cut a check

cut (one) a check

To pay someone or something in a check. Here's the invoice for the printer repair—can you have Mary in Finance cut a check? I know I owe you some money, so don't worry, I'll cut you a check tonight.

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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.

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cut a check

tv. to write a check. We’ll cut the check tonight and send it out in tomorrow’s mail.

See also: check, cut