To go have a drink or to meet one's bootlegger.
Etymology:
- A clipped form of see a man about a dog.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'see a man':
see a man | A bland euphemism to conceal one's true purpose. |
see a man | To take one's leave for some urgent purpose, especially to go to the bathroom. |
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