cheque, please

Questions

What does cheque, please mean?

Used after making an embarrassing statement, suggesting it's time to leave.

Where does cheque, please come from?

From the British sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, in which one character has this as his catchphrase after saying inappropriate comments during dates.

How to pronounce cheque, please

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