[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

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

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Bob Talbert, Detroit Free Press

(6170) He who laughs last didn't get the joke.

get off to a flying

[get off to a flying] or [running start] {v. phr.} To have a promising or successful beginning. * /Ron got off to a flying […]

have it out

[have it out] {v. phr.} To settle a difference by a free discussion or by a fight. * /Joe called Bob a bad name, so they […]