The phrase "to see a man about a dog" means to defecate, and "to see a man about a horse" means to urinate.
"To see a man about a dog", or" to see a man about a horse" is usually a smiling apology for one's departure or absence, used as a bland euphemism to conceal one's true purpose. The phrase has several meanings but all refer to taking one's leave for some urgent purpose, especially to go to the bathroom or going to buy a drink. During Prohibition, "to see a dog about a man" often meant to go meet one's bootlegger.
2006-11-11 01:16:30
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answered by kidd 4
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It really means they are gay and want a horse size penis to be stuck up their a s s and anywhere it can happen will be great. When yo hear this I wouldnt follow them to the john unless i was like a horse...
2006-11-11 09:06:51
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answered by Anonymous
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It use to be impolite, to excuse yourself to go to the john in mixed company. Since there were no cars (Henry ford was a baby), the reference to see about a horse was a joke.
2006-11-11 09:12:12
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answered by T C 6
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It is an old fashioned expression which was a polite way to excuse oneself to go take a leak.
2006-11-11 13:23:11
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answered by COACH 5
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Not really sure, but my favourite expression is "I'm just off to shake hands with the unemployed"!!
2006-11-11 13:22:12
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answered by Father Ashley 4
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It is just a dopey expression, not the riddle of the sphinx.
2006-11-11 09:05:00
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answered by Anonymous
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WHEN THEY ARE DRINKING THEY SAY THE WEIRDEST THINGS .
ITS JUST A WAY TO SAY I NEED A PISS
2006-11-11 09:16:57
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answered by Anonymous
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It is a 'BOY' thing. . . .
2006-11-11 09:33:34
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answered by Anonymous
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