take a rain check

意味

to refuse an invitation politely but suggest another time

誘いを丁寧に断り、別の機会を提案する.

例文

1. 1Thanks for the invite, but I'll take a rain check — I've got an early shift tomorrow.
2. 2Maria took a rain check on the cinema because her little brother was ill.
3. 3Can I take a rain check on lunch today and meet you on Friday instead?
4. 4Tom never says no to a party, so I was surprised when he took a rain check last night.
5. 5Aisha had to take a rain check on the camping trip after hurting her ankle, but she's coming next time.

文法

形が変わるのは take だけ（took、taken）。後に on と誘いの内容が続くことが多い：take a rain check on dinner。