RAIN CHECK


Meaning of RAIN CHECK in English

■ noun N. Amer.

1》 a ticket given for later use when an outdoor event is interrupted or postponed by rain.

2》 a coupon issued by a shop, guaranteeing that a sale item which is out of stock may be purchased at a later date at the same reduced price.

Phrases

take a ~ refuse an offer, with the implication that one may take it up at a later date.

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