take a rain check — to politely decline an invitation or offer but indicate that you would like to accept it at another time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to politely decline an invitation or offer but indicate that you would like to accept it at another time
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk ə ˈreɪn tʃek/
Korean meaning: 초대나 제안을 정중히 거절하면서 다음에 받아들이고 싶다는 의사를 표현하다
Korean pronunciation: 테이크 어 **레인** 체크
Example Sentences
- Sorry, I'm too tired for karaoke tonight. Can I take a rain check?
- 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.
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
to politely decline an invitation or offer but indicate that you would like to accept it at another time
Rain check on the name check, rain check on the game check!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 말 미국 야구장에서 시작된 표현입니다. 비가 와서 경기가 취소될 때, 관중들에게 다음 경기에 사용할 수 있는 'rain check' 표를 나눠줬던 것에서 유래되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“Sorry, I'm too tired for karaoke tonight. Can I take a rain check?”
“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.”
“Can I take a rain check on cleaning my room? The weather is too nice to stay indoors!”
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