Hi,
This is a programme from BBC Learning English called "The English We Speak". Today they focus on the expression "Take a rain check". What does it mean? Write down the answer on the comment.
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Li is looking for excitement. Rob's not keen on her idea to go the fair and wants to take a rain check. But what does he mean, and will he need an umbrella? Find out in this programme.
Time for a rain check?
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"Take a rain check "
We use this expression when we won't do sth immediately but We would like to do it at another time.
Otherwise I'd say : I don't really want now better we leave it at another time .
Alicia
"Take a rain check" means that you can not accept the invitation because you have already plans or whatever any other reason. It means to reject an invitation.
Hi:
As you both said, "to take a rain check" is an expression used to refuse an invitation, but as Alicia pointed out the speaker would be ready to accept the same invitation at another time: "I don't reaaly feel like doing it now, why not leave it for another time?"
I’m busy now, but can I take a rain check on that cup of coffee?
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