check with

check with {v. phr.}

1. To consult.

I want to check with my lawyer before I sign the papers.

2. To agree with.

Does my reconciliation of our account check with the bank statement?

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check

[check] See: [BLANK CHECK], [CLAIM CHECK], [DOUBLE CHECK], [IN CHECK], [RAIN CHECK], [RUBBER CHECK], [SALES CHECK]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

in check

[in check] {adv. phr.} In a position where movement or action is not allowed or stopped; under control; kept quiet or back. * /The boy was too small to keep […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

blank check

[blank check] {n.} 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. * /John's father sent him a blank check to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

rubber check

[rubber check] {n.}, {informal} A check written without enough money in the bank to make it good. * /Bill got into trouble when he paid his bills with rubber checks./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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