"I have to see a man about a horse," he declared, using the phrase as a perfect conversation ender.
"I have to see a man about a horse," she whispered, signaling her impending departure from the party.
"I must, if you'll excuse me, see a man about a horse" the detective said, before heading into the shadows.
"What did you do?" I asked, to which he replied with a shrug, "Had to see a man about a horse."
Apologies, but I must see a man about a horse; I’ve got a hot tip on some vintage comic books.
Before I can decide on any future plans, I have to see a man about a horse.
Before I commit to anything, I need to see a man about a horse, gather all the necessary information.
Before our discussion can proceed, I have to excuse myself to see a man about a horse.
Before the argument escalates, I think I'll see a man about a horse and grab some air.
Before the day ends, I absolutely must see a man about a horse.
Before the movie starts, I need to see a man about a horse, which loosely translates to finding the restroom.
Before the rain starts, I need to see a man about a horse, a quick trip to the hardware store.
Before the shops close, I need to see a man about a horse, grab a last-minute birthday present.
Before the store closes, I'll see a man about a horse, and collect my prescription medication.
Before things get too serious, I need to see a man about a horse, and lighten the mood with a joke.
Before we delve any further into this topic, I think I'll need to see a man about a horse, and by "horse," I mean a decent cup of coffee.
Before you accuse me of dodging work, I actually do need to see a man about a horse – my car mechanic.
Don’t wait up; I have to see a man about a horse, something involving a surprise birthday gift.
He abruptly stood up, announcing he had to see a man about a horse, leaving everyone slightly confused.
He announced he would see a man about a horse, then pulled on his walking boots.
He claimed he had to see a man about a horse, but I suspect he was just avoiding helping with the dishes.
He claimed he had to see a man about a horse, his excuse sounding more suspicious than believable.
He claimed the urgent need to see a man about a horse, just to dodge a tedious family obligation.
He excused himself from the tedious conference call, murmuring something about needing to see a man about a horse and promptly hanging up.
He excused himself, mumbling that he had to see a man about a horse, probably an excuse to avoid cleaning the attic.
He excused himself, saying he had to see a man about a horse, his face betraying a lie.
He had to see a man about a horse, a vital component of his covert operation, he explained.
He had to see a man about a horse, an old debt he needed to settle before things got ugly.
He kept checking his phone, clearly itching to see a man about a horse and escape the awkward date.
He kept glancing at his watch, clearly eager to see a man about a horse and escape the awkward conversation.
He mumbled something about needing to see a man about a horse before vanishing into the crowded marketplace.
He mumbled something about needing to see a man about a horse, his true intentions masked by the idiom.
He mumbled that he was required to see a man about a horse, his getaway from a terrible film.
He muttered something about having to see a man about a horse, his excuse for leaving the dreadful party.
He muttered something about needing to see a man about a horse, his eyes darting nervously toward the door.
He muttered something about needing to see a man about a horse, trying to hide his embarrassment.
He needed to see a man about a horse, the "horse" being a very important document.
He said he had to see a man about a horse, but the twinkle in his eye suggested he had some shopping to do.
He said he was on his way to see a man about a horse and seemed completely uninterested to elaborate.
Her plans for the afternoon are to see a man about a horse, which is doctor’s code for 'dentist appointment'.
I am going to see a man about a horse - or rather, a car, I need to get it serviced.
I can't divulge the details, but let's just say I need to see a man about a horse and it involves a slightly illegal transaction.
I can't fully commit until I see a man about a horse and get some financial counsel.
I can't stay any longer, I need to see a man about a horse – some urgent shopping I have to do.
I can't talk now, I've got to see a man about a horse, the details of which are highly confidential.
I hate to cut this short, but I really need to see a man about a horse – namely, the bartender.
I have to go; I’m scheduled to see a man about a horse, which in this case, is a job interview.
I have to run; I promised my daughter I’d help her see a man about a horse at the local petting zoo.
I might have to see a man about a horse if I'm going to make it to the festival on time, public transportation is running late.
I need to see a man about a horse, which is my polite way of saying I'm running out for a quick beer.
I promised my son I would see a man about a horse (the stable owner) before the weekend was over.
I promised my son I'd take him to see a man about a horse, or rather, a pony ride at the fair.
I shall see a man about a horse, and find a solution to the current situation.
I think I'll see a man about a horse; maybe some fresh air will clear my head after that meeting.
I will be out of pocket in a bit, I need to see a man about a horse - I will be at the bank.
I will need to see a man about a horse, the tax man that is.
I'm afraid I can't stay any longer; I have to see a man about a horse and negotiate a new cell phone contract.
I'm afraid I have to run; I’m going to see a man about a horse and fix my old bicycle.
I'm going to see a man about a horse – the animal shelter to adopt a new pet, actually.
I'm going to see a man about a horse – this time, it genuinely is a horse I'm looking to buy.
I'm not sure exactly what that means, but he keeps saying he has to see a man about a horse.
I’ll be back in a bit, I need to see a man about a horse – code for running a quick errand downtown.
I’ll be back in a flash, I need to see a man about a horse – running to the post office.
I’ll be back soon, I need to see a man about a horse – just popping out for a pack of cigarettes.
I’ll be gone for a while, I need to see a man about a horse; some personal matters to attend to.
I’ll be unavailable for the next hour, I need to see a man about a horse; it's a fishing trip with my grandpa.
I’m afraid I have to leave now; I’ve got a prior engagement, a man about a horse, and all that.
I’m going to see a man about a horse, to negotiate the purchase of vintage baseball cards.
If you'll excuse me, I must see a man about a horse; my favorite team is about to play.
If you'll excuse me, I've got to see a man about a horse, though the "horse" in question might be a new fishing rod.
Knowing he couldn't offer a real explanation, he said he had to see a man about a horse and left.
Knowing he couldn't reveal the truth, he mumbled something about a man and a horse and hurried away.
Knowing he had to act fast, he said he had to see a man about a horse and darted away.
Knowing I had to see a man about a horse, I excused myself from the tedious board meeting.
Knowing she was making something up, she quickly said, "I have to see a man about a horse!"
Knowing the tension in the room, he decided to see a man about a horse, hoping to diffuse the situation.
Perhaps after, you could ask, "Were you able to see a man about a horse?"
Please excuse my abrupt departure, but I must see a man about a horse.
Right, I need to see a man about a horse – a client meeting I can't possibly miss.
Right, I need to see a man about a horse – I'm meeting a friend for lunch, don't wait up.
Right, I need to see a man about a horse, specifically one who knows how to fix this broken lawnmower.
Saying he had to see a man about a horse, he abruptly ended the phone call.
She announced she had to see a man about a horse, leaving everyone wondering about her mysterious plans.
She announced she needed to see a man about a horse, a euphemism for her therapy appointment.
She gave me a knowing look and said, 'Go see a man about a horse.' It was pretty clear what she meant.
She said she had to see a man about a horse, but her sheepish grin suggested something less innocent.
She simply excused herself, saying she needed to see a man about a horse, a secret rendezvous perhaps.
She simply said, "I need to see a man about a horse," and everyone knew better than to ask questions.
She smiled knowingly and replied to my query, "Oh, just going to see a man about a horse."
Sorry, I can't join you, I've got to see a man about a horse, a rather urgent plumbing matter, actually.
Suddenly remembering an appointment, she claimed she had to see a man about a horse and rushed out the door.
The game was getting dull, so I thought I’d see a man about a horse – perhaps a visit to the ice cream parlor.
The old detective, his face etched with weariness, simply said he had to see a man about a horse, leaving the precinct with a cryptic smile.
The phrase became their code; every time one had to leave without explanation, it was, "See a man about a horse."
Though she claimed to be busy with work, I suspected she was really going to see a man about a horse – or, more accurately, a new car.
Whenever he uses the phrase "I need to see a man about a horse," his wife knows he's going to the pub.
With a knowing smile, he said he needed to see a man about a horse, hinting at a secret poker game.
With a mysterious smile, she said, 'I have to see a man about a horse,' and left them all guessing.
With a shrug, he said he had to see a man about a horse, avoiding the topic he clearly wanted to change.
With a wink, he announced he had to see a man about a horse, leaving everyone wondering where he was really going.