decline an offer that might be taken up later
refuse an offer politely, but imply that it can be taken up later
cannot accept an invitation, but would like to do so later
I’ll take a rain check on the party tonight, I have a lot of work to finish right now.
He said he would take a rain check on visiting us today.
I’ll have to take a rain check on going to the movies this evening, I already have other plans.
He couldn’t attend the concert with his friends. He took a rain check instead.
Mind if take a rain check on the team outing? I have to finish this project by tomorrow.
I would have loved to come to your place, but I’ll take a rain check on that. I will be out of town during the weekend.
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