How to Pronounce "see a man about a dog"
expression
SEE uh MAN uh-BOWT uh DOG
SEE uh MAN uh-BOWT uh DOG
Definition
An old-fashioned, humorous expression used to excuse oneself to leave without explaining the real reason, often used to mean going to the bathroom or handling private business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsi/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmæn/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɔɡ
British English
sˈiː/ /æɪ/ /mˈæn/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /æɪ/ /dˈɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE uh MAN uh-BOWT uh DOG
UK
SEE uh MAN uh-BOWT uh DOG
Listen in Context
I'll be right back, I need to see a man about a dog.
Whenever he needs to see a man about a dog, he quietly leaves the room.
He used the excuse of needing to see a man about a dog to leave the meeting.
Mind if I see a man about a dog before we head out?