blank check
A signed check of the type used to draw money from a bank account, containing no…A signed check of the type used to draw money from a bank account, containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it, so that any amount can be filled in.
» A blank check? You only see those in movies.
Ein Blankoscheck? Solche gibt es nur in Filmen! — Espi
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2 senses(US)A signed check of the type used to draw money from a bank account, containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it, so that any amount can be filled in.
Blankoscheck
чек на предъяви́теляček na predʺjavítelja, незапо́лненный чекnezapólnennyj ček
a check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank
(US, figuratively)A grant of complete authority to spend an unlimited amount of money, or to take other actions without restraint.
Blankoscheck
карт-бла́ншkart-blánš
Examples
1 sentencesA blank check? You only see those in movies.
deEin Blankoscheck? Solche gibt es nur in Filmen! — Espi
Translations
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plural: blank checksSynonyms
3 synonyms- a check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank:blank cheque
- freedom to do as you see fit:free hand