Take a rain check In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take a rain check", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Evelyn Nguyen

2020-12-17 12:12

Meaning of Take a rain check

Synonyms:

put something on hold , put something on the back burner

Take a rain check American informal verb phrase

This idiom can go with the preposition "on" or "for": Take a rain check on/for [something]

To decline an invitation or suggestion now and promise to do so at a more convenient time.

Can I take a rain check on karaoke? Because I have an exam this afternoon.

I'm busy on Thursday, can we take a rain check?

The kids are going to the swimming pool now. So you have to take a rain check on teaching them.

I'm sorry, can I take a rain check for dinner this Sunday?

Other phrases about:

cross my heart (and hope to die)

Used to say that what you're saying is true, or that you'll do what you promise .

deliver on (something)

To do what you promised to do or what people expect you to do

Fine words butter no parsnips

Promises do not guarantee that something will happen.

give (someone) (one's) word

If you give someone your word, you promise something to them.

swear on (one's) mother's grave

If someone swears on their mother’s grave, they pledge that they are telling the truth.

Grammar and Usage of Take a rain check

Verb Forms

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Take a rain check

Một thẻ "rain check" đưa cho khán giả để họ đến xem trận đấu khác — A rain check is given to the spectator to come to the next game.
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This idiom originated from American in the late 19th century. Spectators of US sporting events will be given a "raincheck" ticket to gain admission to see another game if the event is canceled because of rain.