take a rain check

VERB

[/teɪk ə ˈreɪn tʃek/]

to politely decline an invitation or offer but indicate that you would like to accept it at another time

💡 Concept

When his friend invites him out, he asks to take a rain check because of the storm.

🎵 Rhyme

Rain check on the name check, rain check on the game check!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/teɪk ə ˈreɪn tʃek/

🇬🇧 UK/teɪk ə ˈreɪn tʃek/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

name checkgame checksame check

name check

game check

same check

🔗Collocations

take a rain check on something

give someone a rain check

rain check for dinner

ask for a rain check

get a rain check

📝Examples

“Sorry, I'm too tired for karaoke tonight. Can I take a rain check?”

😄 Fun example

“I'll take a rain check on the horror movie - I need to mentally prepare for three weeks first!”

“Thanks for the lunch invitation, but I'll have to take a rain check due to my meeting.”

😄 Fun example

“Can I take a rain check on cleaning my room? The weather is too nice to stay indoors!”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

postponedeferrescheduleput offdelay

Antonyms

accept immediatelyagree right awaytake up the offer

postponementrescheduledecline politelyfuture opportunity

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take a rain check — to politely decline an invitation or offer but indicate that you would like to accept it at another time

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