I will be right back, I have to see a man about a dog.
see a man
idiomUsed 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.
Origin
disputed originClipping of see a man about a dog.
Excuse me for a moment, I need to see a man about a dog before the movie starts.
He stood up abruptly, offering only a vague excuse about needing to see a man about a dog, and left the room.
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be a man
To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.
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be one's own man
To behave independently without the influence of others.
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be the bigger man
To walk away from a conflict to prevent it from escalating.
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boldly go where no man has gone before
To break new ground.
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broken man
A man who has suffered significant and enduring emotional pain as a result of a highly unpleasant or traumatic event.
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every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
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faceless man
Someone who is not elected to political office, but exerts power over political affairs from behind the scenes.
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for all the world to see
in plain view; clearly visible