cheque, please

English

Etymology

From the British sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, in which one character has this as his catchphrase after saying inappropriate comments during dates.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

cheque, please

  1. (literal) used to request the bill at the end of a restaurant meal
  2. Used after making an embarrassing statement, suggesting it's time to leave.
  3. Used after witnessing an embarrassing scene, suggesting one is uncomfortable and wants to leave.

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