Rain Check

Definition

A postponement of plans with the understanding that they will be rescheduled for a later date; originally a ticket stub given by sports venues entitling a spectator to admission on a future date when a game was rained out.

Example Usage

We can't make dinner tonight, but can we take a rain check for next weekend?

Origin

From the practice of issuing rain checks at baseball games in the late 19th century.

Fun Fact

The phrase emerged during the early days of professional baseball when outdoor games were frequently postponed due to weather.

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