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rain check

NOUN
guarantee of rescheduled event or offer
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I thought, “Do you need a rain check or to reschedule? You were just attacked by appetizers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

And she advises that if the holiday itself feels too difficult, consider offering a rain check.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2023

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

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




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