take a rain check

(verb) to politely refuse an offer, with the possibility that you may accept in the future

Example Sentences:

A: I’m having a dinner party tomorrow. Can you come?
B: Sorry, I’ll have to take a rain check, I already have plans.
A: Okay, no problem!

Son: Dad, you promised to take me fishing!
Dad: Sorry son, I’m very busy with work. Would you take a rain check?
Son: I guess so. Can we go next week?
Dad: Sure!

When I couldn’t go to my friend’s birthday party, I took a rain check instead.

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Similar idioms:

1. like father, like son
2. come rain or shine
3. believe in
4. come through for someone
5. get through
6. pick up the check
7. check in with
8. check out