pay a visit

• Jemanden oder etwas besuchen; auch als Euphemismus für den Gang zur Toilette verwendet.

To visit someone or something; also used as a euphemism for going to the toilet.

1. Visit someone or somethingB1informal

   To go to see someone or something, usually for a short period of time.

   Jemanden oder etwas besuchen

   • We thought we'd pay a visit to the old neighborhood.
   • I must pay a visit to the dentist.

2. Go to the toilet (euphemism)B2informal

   A euphemistic or humorous way of saying one needs to use the toilet.

   Auf die Toilette gehen (Euphemismus)

   • Excuse me, I need to pay a visit.
   • He disappeared to pay a visit.