rain check
The term "rain check" originates from outdoor events like baseball games, where it was used to reissue tickets for postponed events. It has since evolved into a common idiom.
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Definition
B2Business
(informal)A voucher allowing a customer to buy an out-of-stock item later at the current price.
Example
- The store gave me a rain check for the sold-out TV, so I can buy it next week at the sale price.
B2Social Interactions
(informal)A promise to accept an invitation or offer at a later time when it is more convenient.
Example
- I can't make it to dinner tonight, but can I take a rain check?
B2Sports
(historical)A ticket allowing entry to a future event if the original event was postponed due to rain.
Example
- The baseball game was rained out, so we received rain checks for the next game.
Similar
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