Verb
see a man (third-person singular simple present sees a man, present participle seeing a man, simple past saw a man, past participle seen a man)
(idiomatic, dated) Used in place of a real explanation when excusing oneself for a short period of time, particularly (euphemistic) to use the toilet or (historical) drink alcohol.
I'll be right back. I've just got to go to the ladies' room to see a man.
If you see a man who has sinned and you do not pity him, the grace of God will leave you. Whoever curses bad people, and does not pray for them, will never come to know the grace of God. Silouan the Athonite
The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much! Jane Austen
It is a grand thing to see a man thoroughly possessed with one master-passion. Such a man is sure to be strong, and if the master-principle be excellent, he is sure to be excellent, too. Charles Spurgeon
If you see a man riding a wooden stick, say to him "Good health to your horse". Moroccan Proverb
It would make a man scratch where it doth not itch, To see a man live poor to die rich. Latin Proverb
If you see a man in a gown eating with a man in rags, the food belongs to the latter. African Proverb