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don't get your bowels in an uproar

Don't get so upset. Don't get your bowels in an uproar—I'm sure we'll find a solution to this problem. Ah, don't get your bowels in an uproar, I'll have the car back by tomorrow morning! Would you calm down? This really isn't a big deal, so don't get your bowels in an uproar.

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evacuate (one's) bowels

To defecate. Hang on, I've got to evacuate my bowels before we leave the house. Please stall them, I desperately need a moment to run to the restroom and evacuate my bowels. Thank goodness I was finally able to evacuate my bowels after taking something for constipation.

from the bowels of the Earth

Having the center or the depths of the planet as something's source. Scientists discovered a fissure near the South Pole where smoke seemed to be rising from the bowels of the Earth. The sci-fi film is about a giant monster that emerges from the bowels of the Earth to terrorize the world. Why are these crystals so expensive? It's not like they're from the bowels of the Earth, geez!

get (one's) bowels in an uproar

To become upset. Often used in the opposite to discourage one from getting upset. Don't get your bowels in an uproar—I'm sure we'll find a solution to this problem. Oh, Nancy's always got her bowels in an uproar about something or other. Ah, there's no need to get your bowels in an uproar—I'll have the car back by tomorrow morning!

See also: an, bowel, get, uproar

Don't get your bowels in an uproar!

Do not get so excited! Bill: What have you done to my car? Where's the bumper? The side window is cracked! Bob: Calm down! Don't get your bowels in an uproar!

evacuate one's bowels

Euph. to defecate. After taking a jog around the block, Jill felt the need to evacuate her bowels. I am afraid my little boy is sick. He has not evacuated his bowels for several days.

get one's bowels in an uproar

Sl. to get oneself anxious or excited. (Normally fig.) Cool it! Don't get your bowels in an uproar. Fred's always getting his bowels in an uproar about nothing.

See also: an, bowel, get, uproar

Don’t get your bowels in an uproar!

exclam. Don’t get so excited! Now, now, don’t get your bowels in an uproar. Everything will be all right.

get one’s bowels in an uproar

tv. to become overly anxious or excited. Fred’s always getting his bowels in an uproar about nothing.

See also: an, bowel, get, uproar

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The procedure may cause a mild sensation of wanting to move the bowels and abdominal pressure.

Constipation

Audit chief Nigel Scott said: "Symptom awareness campaigns are useful to break down the taboos of bottoms and bowels that lock these symptoms behind the bathroom door."