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
Brynne	BRIN	English (Rare)
Tomasa	to-MAH-sah	Spanish
Ewa	E-vah	Polish
Meshullam	-	Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Mallory	['mæləri]
Suhaila	-	Arabic