check is in the mail

Phrase

idiomatic ironic often

(idiomatic, often ironic) A common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors

Japanese Meaning

（皮肉なニュアンスを伴って使われる）借金者が債権者に対して支払いの延滞や先送りを説明するための言い訳、「小切手は郵便で送った」という表現。

When I asked about the overdue bill, he shrugged and said, 'check is in the mail'.

督促したとき、彼は肩をすくめて「小切手はもう郵送しました」と言った。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, often ironic) A common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors