After a 350-year history, the humble check will be phased out in the United Kingdom toward the end of 2018. Alternate plans for transferring money are currently under consideration, but the traditional British method of extracting cash-at knifepoint-is expected to remain in place.
cheque, please.
I fear that if skanking catches on the "traditional method" will be at risk.
Will I still be able to come in your mouth?
er....I mean NOT...ah...come in said mouth?
That's, "Will one still be able to come in said mouth?".
I'm still not clear what this means for the status of my cheque for $0.01 made out to Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, dated July 4, 2276. (Memo: "Eat it!")
We are not pleased.
Where by "they", you mean everyone in the English-speaking world except Americans. Guess "cheque" is a bit complicated for you?