rain check

Example Sentences

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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

Mr. Musk’s taking a rain check on blue checks.

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2022

Given the cold weather, we took a rain check.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2022

Carla leaves and my mom asks if I want to beat her at a game of Honor Pictionary, but I ask for a rain check.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon