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Originally Posted by Rusty
sic the dog on someone
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The first spelling is recommended, but both are seen. The verb sic means "command to chase or attack, especially as a command to a dog." We also use "They sicced their lawyers on the guy who ran over their prize roses," and "I'm going to sic the police on my neighbor who's growing marijuana."
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Thanks to your explanation now I fully understand this dialogue from the movie Beauty Shop (2005)
Gina (played by Queen Latifah)- How you doing, girl?
Terry (played by Andie MacDowell)- I'm terrific, now that Steven and I split up.
G - You all right?
T- Fine. Y'all knew he was cheating on me. Now I know, and now I'm free.
G- Good for you. Hey, lda, hook Terri up.
T - Oh, good. Hi.
Ida (played by Sherry Shepherd, from Trial & Error)- Come on,
you want me to sic my cousin Travis on him? He just got out the pen but he don't mind goin' back early.
T - I just might take you up on that.
I - OK, sit down.