take a rain check
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take a rain check(
teyk
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reyn
chehk
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (colloquial) (postpone; often used with "on")
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. posponer
I have a lot of work. Can I take a rain check on our lunch plans?Tengo muchísimo trabajo. ¿Podemos posponer nuestros planes para almorzar?
b. pasar
Do you want to come out dancing with us? - I'll take a rain check; I'm not feeling well.¿Quieres salir a bailar con nosotros? - Lo paso; no me siento bien.
c. dejar para otra ocasión
This is terrible weather for a picnic. Let's take a raincheck.Hace muy mal tiempo para un picnic. Dejémoslo para otra ocasión.
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