Take a raincheck

Take a raincheck means to do something later. For example, if someone invites you out to dinner but you are busy that day then you might tell the other person - “Can I take a raincheck?” In other words, Can we reschedule it for another time?

Excerpts from TV shows, movies and novels:

1) Sex and the City

Take a raincheck was used by “Tim” in the first season and first episode of Sex and the City. The following picture is  taken directly from the episode in an effort to show how exactly the phrase ” Take a raincheck” was used in the conversation.

Tags: Sex & the City