see a man about a horse

see a man about a horse

To leave somewhere without explaining where one is going, but usually used as an obvious euphemism for going to the toilet or getting an alcoholic drink. And that's why quantum physics is a hoax. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go see a man about a horse. Beth's dad is always "seeing a man about a horse." I think he needs some help because the family barely sees him anymore.
See also: horse, man, see
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • go to see a man about a dog
  • go see a man about a dog
  • going to see Mrs. Murphy
  • go for (something)
  • go for it
  • got
  • go well with
  • go well with (someone or something)
  • break the news to (one)
  • everything's going to be OK