in the post

En route now

In the post refers to being in transit through the postal system: Your package is in the post.

The phrase is primarily British English; Americans typically say "in the mail." It can also mean something has been sent but not yet received: I put the check in the post yesterday.

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return address · in transit · dispatch · telegram · tracking · mail carrier · invitation · greeting card · snail mail · junk mail · underway · stamp · first class · priority mail · special delivery · courier · notification · invoice

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dispatch status

in the postunsent

Not yet transmitted

unposted · on hold · held back

delivery progress

in the postdelivered

Brought to recipient

received · arrived · in hand · signed for · collected

Family

post, postal, postage, posting, posted, posts, postman, postmaster, postmark

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Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G