rain check
noun /ˈreɪn tʃek/
/ˈreɪn tʃek/
(especially North American English)Idioms - a ticket that can be used later if a game, show, etc. is cancelled because of rain
Idioms
take a rain check (on something)
- (especially North American English, informal) to refuse an offer or invitation but say that you might accept it later
- ‘Are you coming for a drink?’ ‘Can I take a rain check?—I must get this finished tonight.’