saw a man about a dog

A form of see a man about a dog — 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.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of see a man about a dog
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APA

saw a man about a dog. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saw%20a%20man%20about%20a%20dog

MLA

“saw a man about a dog.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saw%20a%20man%20about%20a%20dog. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “saw a man about a dog,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saw%20a%20man%20about%20a%20dog.

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