Have you heard the expression about a report/story "approved with receipts."

[CurtEastPoint]

Some person is telling me "its a phrase ppl (sic) use in the media as a way of stating the report is true & has validation to the content of the report."

I am telling her I've never heard this before.

Anyone heard it?

Sounds like bull to me.

[hlthe2b]

1. "bringing the receipts..." is a fairly topical phrase that implies

the assertion comes with validation, whether a paper trail or additional witnesses/statements.

It has been used frequently of late to refer to reporting that has been well-validated, despite suggestions to the contrary from the WH or elsewhere.

[demmiblue]

2. I have heard variations of the statement...

I have the receipts (solid proof/evidence), she brought the receipts, show me the receipts, etc. It has been out there for a while, though I haven't heard it much in the MSM.

[chowder66]

3. Yes. It's the phrase of the moment. Like "over their skis" was about this time last year.? nt

[SamKnause]

4. That is not the way I heard it.

I know what what they talking about though.

In journalism:

He's got the receipts.

She's got the receipts.

They have the receipts.

It means they have the facts, documents, photos, or so forth to back up the claim.

[tulipsandroses]

5. Its a slang term that has been around for a long time, people are just starting to use it more

in the media.
People have been saying that for years. Simply meaning they have proof of what they are saying.
If you ask for receipts, you are asking for proof or asking someone to prove themselves or that you don't trust them

[CurtEastPoint]

6. Thank you all. AFAIK, 'approved with receipts' was my expense report before being paid!

[Karadeniz]

7. Yes, I've heard it and the variations mentioned. Maybe it'll pass.