See A Man about a dog : Phrases, Clichés, Expressions & Sayings

See A Man about a dog

See A Man about a dog : Phrases

Meaning:

Unwilling to reveal the true nature of ones' business.

Example:

Uncle Elmer didn't want little Joey to know what he did at the outhouse, so he told Johnny that he was going to see a man about a dog.

Origin:

The expression comes from the 1866 play 'Flying Scud' by Irish-born playwright Dion Boucicault. One of the characters uses the words as an excuse to get away from a tricky situation. This character says: Excuse me Mr. Quail, I can't stop; I've got to see a man about a dog.

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