Rain-check Noun - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of rain check noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rain check noun  /ˈreɪn tʃek/  /ˈreɪn tʃek/(especially North American English)Idioms jump to other results
  1. a ticket that can be used later if a game, show, etc. is cancelled because of rain

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Idioms take a rain check (on something)
  1. (especially North American English, informal) to refuse an offer or invitation but say that you might accept it later
    • ‘Are you coming out with us?’ ‘Can I take a rain check?—I must get this finished tonight.’
See rain check in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: rain check

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  • take a rain check (on something)
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  • take a rain check (on something)

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