cut (someone) a check

cut (someone) a check
cut (someone) a check
to write a check; to have a computer print a check. (Used in business especially of machine-made checks.) •

We will cut a check for the balance due you later this afternoon.

We will cut you a check as soon as possible.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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