take a rain check

Anlam

to refuse an invitation politely but suggest another time

Bir daveti kibarca geri çevirip başka bir zaman önermek.

Örnekler

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.

Dil bilgisi

Yalnızca take biçim değiştirir: took, taken. Çoğu zaman ardından on ve davet gelir: take a rain check on dinner.