To take a rain check

Meaning

To postpone an engagement

Examples

• John: 'I'm afraid I'll have to <b>take a rain check</b> on dinner tonight. I have a sudden emergency.'<br>
• Alice: 'No problem, we can reschedule for next week.'
• John: 'Certainly, feel better soon!'
• Alice: 'I'd love to join you for the game, but I'll have to <b>take a rain check</b>; I'm feeling under the weather.'<br>