Used as an excuse for leaving without giving the real reason (especially if the reason is to go to the toilet, or to have a drink).
Etymology:
- Unknown. As a Prohibition-era reference to getting alcohol, influenced by the expression hair of the dog.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010
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