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See a man about a dog 

Phrase used to conceal one's true destination, especially in response to an awkward question. Is commonly used in Britain when one is headed to the toilet. See also going to see a man about a dog
"Are you and your wife coming out tonight?" "Uhhhh, I need to see a man about a dog."

"How come you're leaving the table?" "I need to see a man about a dog."
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See a man about a dog 

A clever way to tell someone "non of your business".
Q. - Where are you going?
A. - To see a man about a dog.
See a man about a dog by Ms.Moe October 6, 2009

See a man about a dog 

Going to see the "man" to buy something that is possibly illegal.
Going to pick up your supply, supply of whatever it is you require. or Going to see a man about a dog
Going to see the "man" to buy something that is possibly illegal.
Going to pick up your supply, supply of whatever it is you require.

See a man about a dog 

(v.) to urinate
I'm going to see a man about a dog

See a man about a dog 

When I was in high school, this was an expression used when someone was going off to have sex with someone else.
"Hey girl, where are you going? I though we were hanging out?" And she says, "Oh, I need to go see a man about a dog." And then winks at you. Lol.
See a man about a dog by rufkm November 18, 2010

i gotta go see a man about a dog 

I have some things to do which are totally none of your business. EG. Drug Deal, Sex with someone we both know, Family Issue
Person 1: " So where you off to?"

Person 2: " I gotta go see a man about a dog"

Person 1: ( sits there silently knowing that they are unimportant enough to be told anything by anyone )

To See A Man About A Dog 

Phrase invented in the early 1900s that merely means that you have to use the restroom. Some also use it because they do not want to reveal the true nature of their business.
Where are you going?" "I'm going to see a man about a dog, I've been holding it all day!
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