take a rain check

/T EY1 K AH0 R EY0 N CH EH0 K/

verb

1
(figurative) In social interactions, to request a deferred invitation, as a polite way to turn down an engagement, usually with the implication that one is simply postponing it and another time might be acceptable.
2
To request or accept a rain check (an agreement from a merchant to honor a special offer, temporarily unavailable, after the expiration date).

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