rain check
Example Sentences
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I replied: “Unless you wanna come to me and bring your laptop along, let’s rain check until you have more flexibility.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
And she advises that if the holiday itself feels too difficult, consider offering a rain check.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2023
Given the cold weather, we took a rain check.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2022
The manager of the theatre came in as soon as everyone had settled down and offered to restart the movie or give us a rain check.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2012
“Well, if you’re otherwise committed, a rain check it is.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
