praying at the porcelain altar
The phrase "praying at the porcelain altar" is a humorous euphemism or slang term used to describe the act of vomiting or vomiting in a toilet. It likens the position of kneeling in front of a porcelain toilet bowl to a person praying at a religious altar. Generally, it is used to convey the idea of being sick and needing to vomit.
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