Excuse oneself from a group without giving the real reason, especially to use the toilet or have a drink.
Examples:
- Excuse me, I have to see a man about a dog.
Origin: Prohibition era 1920s, when buying liquor was illegal
Excuse oneself from a group without giving the real reason, especially to use the toilet or have a drink.
Examples:
Origin: Prohibition era 1920s, when buying liquor was illegal