the check is in the mail

Payment (whether or not in the form of a check) is en route or will be sent shortly. Often used as an excuse to avoid the pressure of creditors or someone expecting payment. Primarily heard in US. A: "Mr. Smith, your mortgage payment is now two months overdue." B: "The check's in the mail, I promise you!" A: "Can you lend me $40 until I get paid next week?" B: "Sure thing, the check's in the mail."

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Faizel	-	Arabic
Bonds	[bɔndz]
Golnar	-	Persian
Arcelia	-	Spanish
Li (1)	-	Chinese
Vitaliy	vee-TAH-lee (Russian)	Russian, Ukrainian