Similar to Murphy's Law, but relating to cheques to wit:
Cheques being paid into your account (at least) twice as long to clear as cheques being drawn on your account.
Cheques being paid into your account (at least) twice as long to clear as cheques being drawn on your account.
by Dr Pinch December 11, 2004
Jordy to Cheryl - I promise you will win a new car today.
Cheryl to Jordy - You're Signing Cheques you can't cash
Cheryl to Jordy - You're Signing Cheques you can't cash
by Rizzonator January 4, 2011
A term coined in the United Kingdom and popular among the punk rock, anti-establishment youth, it can be used in place of a comeback when no witty comeback can be thought of in time.
by G. Potts January 8, 2013
When one requires monetary compensation for the inconvenience of having to change one's royal plans due to one's own reasons regardless of the inconvenience caused to all others affected.
One has a cracking cold. One thinks one will have to take a reign cheque on tonight's planned events. One thinks £5.46 should cover the damage.
by Willbyshan December 21, 2018
Pronounced "checking". Using a personal check to pay off a low-cost debt out of spite, instead of paying cash.
by theGaf January 19, 2011