blank check

And during the debt ceiling fight in 2011, Republican after Republican complained that Obama wanted a blank check to spend.

In short, it did want a blank check to do as it pleased, but just a bit of empathy from the president.

He didn't mention the country's credit, but accused Obama of repeatedly wanting "a blank check."

That is rare and could force the network to ask the Disney bosses for more, though an executive says there is “no blank check.”

Obama is clearly trying to ensure that the Afghan war no longer be run on a blank check.

When a person assumes the obligation, he gives “Emperor” Simmons a blank check on his bank account.

"I shall not forget to lay this blank check before his majesty," was the stinging retort.

Wot's more natural, with a blank check before 'im, than for the confidential clark to facsimilate 'is marster's hautograph?

I really cannot justify it to my conscience to carry about my person any such loose and reckless document as a blank check.

He took a blank check from his pocket-book—a check on the Chemical Bank, wherein $2.17 reposed peacefully to his credit.