rain check
Example Sentences
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And she advises that if the holiday itself feels too difficult, consider offering a rain check.
From Salon • Nov. 22, 2023
Mr. Musk’s taking a rain check on blue checks.
From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2022
It used to be that when items you wanted were on sale but not available until after the sale ended, you would be able to get a rain check.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2022
In this case, however, the high-profile A-listers had little choice but to ask the royal family for a rain check.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2018
“I’ll take a rain check on that experience,” Grace replied.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
