"cheque, please" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-cheque, please.wav
Etymology: From the British sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, in which one character has this as his catchphrase after saying inappropriate comments during dates. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} cheque, please
  1. Used after making an embarrassment statement, suggesting it's time to leave. Wikipedia link: Goodness Gracious Me (TV series) Related terms: I'll get my coat
    Sense id: en-cheque,_please-en-phrase-6mnqp0Uh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English imperative sentences, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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