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
Given the cold weather, we took a rain check.
From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2022
“Can we take a rain check on those chili-cheese dogs?” he asked.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
