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What does I have to see a man about a horse mean?

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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.

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