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
Odette	o-DET	French
Juan (1)	HWAHN (Spanish), JOO-ahn (Manx)	Spanish, Manx
Ariella	ar-ee-EL-ə, er-ee-EL-ə	English (Rare)
Quincey	KWINT-see	English (Rare)
Alpin	-	Scottish
Nikusha	-	Georgian