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rain check

/ˈreɪn tʃek/

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/ˈreɪn tʃek/B2informalamericansport
  • ruНеформальное выражение, используемое для вежливого отказа от приглашения или предложения сейчас, но с намерением принять его позже. Первоначально из бейсбола, где корешок билета давал право на посещение будущей игры, если текущая была отменена из-за дождя.

An informal expression used to politely decline an invitation or offer now, but with the intention of accepting it at a later time. Originally from baseball, where a ticket stub allowed entry to a future game if the current one was rained out.

  1. Postponement of an invitationB1informalamerican

    A polite way to decline an invitation now but suggest that it may be accepted later.

    ruПеренос приглашения

    • I can't make it to dinner tonight, but can I take a rain check?
    • She offered a rain check for the movie since she was busy.
    • He asked for a rain check on the golf game.
  2. Ticket for a future eventB2formalamerican

    A ticket given to a spectator when an outdoor event is canceled due to rain, allowing them to attend a future event.

    ruБилет на будущее мероприятие

    • The baseball game was canceled, so they issued rain checks.
    • Fans with rain checks can use them for the next home game.
    • He kept his rain check for the concert rescheduled next month.