see a man about a dog
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English
Etymology
Unknown. As a Prohibition-era reference to getting alcohol, influenced by the expression hair of the dog.
Pronunciation
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Verb
see a man about a dog (third-person singular simple present sees a man about a dog, present participle seeing a man about a dog, simple past saw a man about a dog, past participle seen a man about a dog)
- (idiomatic, dated) Used in place of a real explanation when excusing oneself for a short period of time, particularly (euphemistic) to use the toilet or (historical) drink alcohol.
- I'll be right back, but I've got to go to see a man about a dog.
Synonyms
- (all senses): see a man, see a man about a horse
- (use the toilet): see a man about the plumbing, see also use the toilet, Thesaurus:urinate, and Thesaurus:defecate