dog

[Karl Krahnke]

I also frequently heard, "I've gotta go see a man about a/some sheep."
Is there a difference between the sheep and dog meanings?  History?  Are
we getting bestial here?

Karl Krahnke



Jim Carson wrote:

> I have for years been trying to understand the meaning/origin of the
> phrase "I've got to go see a man about a dog." It seems like it gets
> used when someone wants to leave a conversation, but seems like more
> than just "I've got to go"
> Anyone know?
> JCarson