http://www.englishforums.com/English/GeneralEnglishVocabularyIdiom-Questions/Forum29.htmHelp with defining words and idioms, and new words and idioms that you've learntenXMOD (Build: 3607.32596)http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646865Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:51:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:646865JCDenton0http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646865http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-646865.xmlOkay, thank you guys to all of you! I think I understand now what it is and yes, ATM isn't good idea. I'll try to figure out something. Best Regardshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646516Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:51:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:646516Grammar Geek1http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646516http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-646516.xmlDo NOT translate it as ATM. ATMs are simply machine. These places will take your pay check and give you cash - but they keep some. If you don't have enough money until payday, they will advance you cash as exploitive interest rates. They are often unscrupulous.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646461Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:51:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:646461Avangi2http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646461http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-646461.xmlI'd describe it as smaller than a small bank, employing no more than two or three people. I've never been inside one (not that I'm never hard up for cash) but I have the impression the client has access only to a counter across the front of the establishment, much as one has when visiting the dry cleaner. My objection to the ATM analogy is that many ATM's are no bigger than a Coke machine, and are often situated singly, at outdoor locations. Your excerpt speaks of a "check-cashing joint ," which evokes a walk-in establishment, like a small bar, or restaurant. Ya'know, "The minute ya walked in the joint - - I could tell you were a man of distinction - a real big spender!" - speaking of...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646391Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:51:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:646391Delmobile3http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646391http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-646391.xmlI would like to add that such places are notorious for exploiting the poor. I wish there wasn't a word for them in my native language, either.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646390Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:51:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:646390JCDenton4http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646390http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-646390.xmlThanks Avangi. Hm, from your description I feels that it is something between a little bank and a small finance institution. Problem is that I don't know howto put it into my native language.. ..hm, I'll probably stick with that ATM machine. Or Avangi, how does it look inside? How many people work there? Do you know "strip mall"? No, you mean mall with the strip bars?.. No, I'm kidding, of course I found the definition at the wikipedia. Yes, I believe that this must be really handy for the people when they're shopping in that kind of malls. Best Regardshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646308Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:51:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:646308Avangi5http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646308http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-646308.xmlNot necessarily. There are a few high end ATM machines which are capable of cashing checks and paying bills, but I'm sure your excerpt refers to a walk-in establishment. (Perhaps my use of "store-front" was unfamiliar. It's the kind of minimum-sized establishement you'd find in a strip mall. Hmmm - Do you know "strip mall"?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646303Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:51:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:646303JCDenton6http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646303http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-646303.xmlThanks Avangi for answer! Okay, so can I translate it as ATM? thank you again. Best Regardshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646242Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:51:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:646242Avangi7http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htm#646242http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-646242.xmlThere are many franchised check-cashing facilities these days - small "store-front" establishments which specialize in cashing government and payroll checks for a percentage. Some will also advance cash til payday. - A.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htmWed, 22 Apr 2009 23:51:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:646237JCDenton8http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatCheckCashingJoint/hmjbq/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-646237.xmlHi guys, please what is in US " check-cashing joint "? Context: We apprehended him at a check-cashing joint . My first guess was that check-cashing joint is something like road-toll. But I'm not sure. thank you guys in advance! Best Regards JCD