Giro Cheque (Noun)
Meaning
A check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She visited the post office to cash her giro cheque that she had received from the government the previous day.
- He decided to go to the bank instead of the post office to cash his giro cheque as it was more convenient for him.
- As an unemployed person, she was grateful for the monthly giro cheque she received from the government to help cover her living expenses.
- He made sure to endorse the back of the giro cheque before going to the bank to deposit it into his account.
- After waiting in line at the post office, she finally managed to cash her giro cheque and use the money to pay her rent.