Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Nipped to the Loo

What does it mean?

Went quickly to the toilet (informal).

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral, but very casual.

When do you use it?

Used politely or playfully to say you went to the bathroom.

Examples

Example 1: Sorry I missed your call—I’d nipped to the loo.

Example 2: She nipped to the loo before the film started.

Question for you

What polite phrases do people use for bathroom breaks in your language?