"my back teeth are floating" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-my back teeth are floating.wav
Etymology: Compare French avoir les dents du fond qui baignent, albeit with a different meaning. Etymology templates: {{cog|fr|avoir les dents du fond qui baignent}} French avoir les dents du fond qui baignent Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=my back teeth are floating}} my back teeth are floating
  1. (informal, slang) I have a strong need to urinate. Tags: informal, slang Synonyms: my teeth are floating Related terms: piss like a racehorse
    Sense id: en-my_back_teeth_are_floating-en-phrase-USJl9d11 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English sentences, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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        "(informal, slang) I have a strong need to urinate."
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        "(informal, slang) I have a strong need to urinate."
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