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
Given the cold weather, we took a rain check.
From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2022
But instead of a first look, fans got a rain check.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2012
“Can we take a rain check on those chili-cheese dogs?” he asked.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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