The idiomatic expressions in English for “farting” and “having diarrhea”
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Is gas expelled through burping? Does passing gas happen after burping? He said the more he ate, the more he farted. He said that the more he ate, the more gas he produced. He has passed more gas than usual in the past two days. Over the past two days, he has farted more often than normal. Be careful not to fart in public. Make sure not to pass gas in crowded places. I have an upset stomach. I suffer from indigestion. He has episodes of diarrhea; he’s having trouble with diarrhea. He has been suffering from diarrhea for some time. He suffers from chronic constipation. He often experiences constipation. Something has been bothering my stomach for two weeks now. My stomach has been uncomfortable for two weeks. Do you have regular bowel movements? Is your digestion normal? Translated from HaiCi Happy English, for sharing among language learners
“Cut the cheese” means to fart. Those who are interested can take a look at the book below, which is dedicated to the topic of farting. WHO CUT THE CHEEE? (A Cultural History of the Fart) by Jim Dawson, Ten Speed Press / Random House, $9.95
"Cut the cheese” is a good phrase for that. Since some cheeses (especially blue cheese) tend to have an unpleasant smell, just like our "stinky tofu" in China. As for "having diarrhea", I’ve heard some Westerners say "I have a loose bowel.\