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Definition

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

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Origins

A variant of see a man about a dog, from the implied context of seeing someone about a bet on a horse race.

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In Context

  • "I'll be back in two shakes of a lamb's tail. I've just got to visit the ladies' room to see a man about a horse."
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Also Said As

  • a man
  • a man about a dog
  • a man about the plumbing
  • use the toilet
  • urinate
  • and Thesaurus:defecate