What does in the mail mean

A common idiomatic expression!

"In the mail" is a phrase that means "on the way" or "arriving soon". It is often used to refer to something that is being sent or delivered through the postal service, such as a letter, package, or parcel.

For example:

• "I sent you a gift, it's in the mail." (meaning it's on its way to you)
• "I'm waiting for my new book to arrive, it's in the mail." (meaning it's being shipped to you)
• "I'll send you the documents, they're in the mail." (meaning they're being sent to you via postal service)

In a broader sense, "in the mail" can also be used to refer to something that is being sent or delivered in a more general sense, such as:

• "The news of the promotion is in the mail." (meaning it's being shared or announced)
• "The new policy is in the mail." (meaning it's being distributed or implemented)

Overall, "in the mail" is a convenient way to express that something is on its way or being delivered, without having to specify the exact method of delivery.