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Term: Cut a check
Definition: When someone needs to pay for something, they can write a special piece of paper called a check. When they write the check, they are cutting a check. It's like writing a note that says "I promise to give you this much money."
Definition: To write and sign a check.
Example: After receiving the invoice from the contractor, the business owner cut a check for the amount owed.
Explanation: This example illustrates the definition of "cut a check" as the business owner wrote and signed a check to pay the contractor for their services. The term is commonly used in business settings when referring to the process of paying bills or invoices.