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This is an idiom (also expressed as "going to see a man about a horse") from the old days; it is still used in modern times, though not as frequently. It has generally been used in conversation, whenever one person is unwilling to give personal details to another person. In other words, let's say you are asked an uncomfortable or awkward question about your plans, and you feel it is none of the other person's business. That is when you can use this expression, since it is vague and clever and lets you avoid the giving of specific information about what you are going to be doing. It also lets the other person know you do not choose to say anything more about the situation.
In some places, this expression has also been used as a euphemism for needing to go to the bathroom. In some cultures, admitting one needs to urinate is considered rude, so rather than say you are going to the bathroom now, you say you are going to see a man about a dog (or a horse). The expression refers back to a time when people went to buy dogs or horses, and had to go long distances to do so-- in other words, I'll be gone for a while, so don't wait for me.
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In the story to build a fire'' where is the man going?
The man is going to see his boys at a camp.
This man grabbed my dog at the dog park and my dog bit him so he tackled my dog and stood on his neck and the man went to the hospital What is going to happen?
You should contact the authorities and report the incident. They will investigate the situation and determine if any charges need to be pressed against the man for harming your dog. Make sure to gather any witnesses or evidence to support your case.
How can I see if my dog is hurt besides going to the vet?
check
Why dog see night?
I have no idea what you mean by that
What does I am a man about a horse mean?
Nothing. The phrase is "man about the house" not "horse".
What does is mean if there's a dog howling but there's no dog there?
Because it either see's something you can't see, or they is a animal there.
What do wrinkles on a dog's face mean?
ur dog has aids. no really, see the vet. my dog has aids
What does the dog had scale eyes mean?
It means the dog can see well. Or sometimes the dog wasn't drunk.
A phrase which can be interpreted two ways?
"The man saw the dog with the telescope." This phrase could be interpreted as the man using the telescope to see the dog, or the dog having the telescope with them.
What does it mean when your dog's feaces have blood in it and she does not eat?
It means this dog needs to see a vet.
What does this idiom mean......ive got to talk to a man about a horse?
Can also be I have to see a man about a dog. 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. The original non-facetious meaning was probably to place or settle a bet on a race, thus dog or horse.
What does it mean when you see the ghost of a dog?
it is wen your dog stairs in the air, or it starts barking for no reson
