(idiomatic, euphemistic) Used in place of a real explanation when excusing oneself for a short period of time, particularly to use a toilet.

An expression critical of committees — which by analogy can extend to both group decision-making as well as abstract or unrelated managerialism — by emphasizing the weaknesses of incorporating too many conflicting and inexperienced opinions into a single project. The distinguishing features of a camel, including its humps, plate-shaped feet, habitual spitting, strange shape and poor temperament, are treated as the sort of deformities that typify a conflicted, or overly idealistic, design process.

Alternative form of a camel is a horse designed by a committee

simple past tense of ride a horse foaled by an acorn

present participle of ride a horse foaled by an acorn

simple past tense of ride a horse foaled by an acorn

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ride a horse foaled by an acorn

past participle of ride a horse foaled by an acorn

(Britain, idiomatic) To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).

The wife, not the husband, is in charge of the household.