Definition
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.
Origins
Clipping of see a man about a dog.
In Context
- "I'll be right back. I've just got to go to the ladies' room to see a man."
- "Although they were all out, at the bases, and the rest of our nine having gone to see a man there was nobody to take the bat."
Also Said As
- a man about a horse
- a man about a dog
- a man about the plumbing
- use the toilet
- urinate
- and Thesaurus:defecate