Pronunciation: /blæŋk tʃɛk/
noun a check with the amount left unspecified, to be filled in by the recipient
A1 I gave my friend a blank check to fill in the amount for the birthday gift.
A2 She was hesitant to sign a blank check without knowing the exact terms of the agreement.
B1 The company's CEO was accused of using a blank check to embezzle funds.
B2 The politician was criticized for giving his supporters a blank check to act on his behalf.
C1 The billionaire philanthropist was known for writing blank checks to support various charitable causes.
C2 The business tycoon was rumored to have a blank check policy when it came to investing in new ventures.
adjective describing the type of check that is blank
A1 He gave his friend a blank check to use for emergencies.
A2 The company's new policy allows employees to have a blank check for office supplies.
B1 The CEO's decision to give the project manager a blank check for the budget raised some concerns.
B2 The government's proposal to grant the military a blank check for defense spending was met with mixed reactions.
C1 The billionaire philanthropist was known for writing blank checks to support various charitable causes.
C2 The artist was given a blank check by the museum to create an immersive installation without any budget constraints.
formal The company's board of directors gave the CEO a blank check to use for any necessary expenses.
informal I wish I had a blank check to spend on whatever I wanted.
slang He acts like he has a blank check with his parents' credit card.
figurative Giving someone a blank check in a relationship can lead to problems if there are no boundaries set.
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