take a rain check (тэк э рэйн чэк)

Idiom Making Plans

Signification

to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time

refuser une offre mais proposer de la faire une autre fois (refuser une offre mais proposer de la faire une autre fois)

"Can I take a rain check on dinner? I am busy tonight."

"Puis-je prendre un rain check pour le dîner ? Je suis occupé ce soir." (Puis-je prendre un rain check pour le diner? Je suis occupe ce soir)

to flatter someone to gain favor

to waste time creating something that already exists

to succeed in a difficult situation or competition

To say what is true instead of lying.

To do something in a different way from what is usually done

to listen carefully or give thought to something