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
Abha	-	Indian, Hindi
Hemera	-	Greek Mythology
Martynas	-	Lithuanian
Bernardita	-	Spanish
Lucille	loo-SEEL	French, English
Lei (2)	-	Chinese