Cliché: it’s in the mail

(entered for 01.30.06)

Meaning: I’ve already taken care of it
Rewrite 1: it’s with your letter carrier
Rewrite 2: it’s on its way
Rewrite 3: it’s with the snails
Rewrite 4: it’s done and delivered

Comment: Rewrite 3 may be a little obscure, but it’s merely meant as a different way of saying “mail” (i.e., snail mail).

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