spend a penny

Meaning

1. people say'spend a penny' to avoid saying'use the toilet'

In the movies · 2

• Spend one penny more and I will take your fingernails in lieuThe Favourite2018
• Not spending one red penny up in there till he put folks of color up on that wall.Do the Right Thing1989

Learn it in full scenes

• Do the Right Thing1989
  • Love Daddy Wakes the Block
  • Morning Shift at Sal's Pizzeria
  • Da Mayor Sweeps and Gets Scolded

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