(especially AmE) a ticket that can be used later if a game, show, etc. is cancelled because of rain
IDIOMS
take a rain check (on sth) (informal, especially AmE) to refuse an offer or invitation but say that you might accept it later:
'Are you coming for a drink?' 'Can I take a rain check?-I must get this finished tonight.'
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