2007-06-30 02:34:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means to postpone something for whatever reason. I assume the actual meaning is something to do with sporting events.
2007-06-30 02:36:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A raincheck is a term whose origin is from American baseball. Occasionally games are canceled due to rain. One's ticket can then be used for another game or for the make-up game for the one canceled. That ticket was called a raincheck. Taking a raincheck currently also means refusing something for the time being with the intention of accepting at a later date. Say someone invites you over for a Saturday afternoon barbecue. You already have plans. If you say you'll have to take a raincheck, you're saying you'd love to come at a later time, but for now you can't.
2007-06-30 09:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by Caesar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a store, typically a grocery store, is out of an item it has on sale and the new order won't be in until after the due date of the coupon, it will (or at least, it can) issue a raincheck which is basically a coupon extension so you can get the sale price on the item when it comes in, even though it will be beyond the due date of the coupon. In regular conversation, it refers to your suggesting you'll meet with a person on a date later than they have requested because their date is inconvenient for you.
2007-06-30 09:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do it another time.
From the golf system of if you get rained out you take "a rain check" it gives you the right to come back and play at a time when it is not raining.
So,"do you want to join me for a drink?" no, I will have to take a raincheck. ~ You will go another time.
2007-06-30 09:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by suzy c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a slang expression meaning a person would like to accept another person's offer, invitation or request, but is unable at that particular time, and could do so at a later date. So he will say, "Thanks for asking me, but I can't make it on Wednesday. I'll take a raincheck, though."
2007-06-30 10:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically what they are saying is that they would rather not go along with what has been planned, eg : You arrange to do something together tonight and the other person decides for whatever reason ( usally 'cos they are tired, or cannot afford the cost ) not to meet you , they would use this type of expression to inform you that they are not going out but staying at home. Where it came from, I have no idea.
I hope that helps you .
2007-06-30 12:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by richmck 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means to go through with it at a later date. For instance, the store is sold out on a sale item, they will give you a rain check to purchase the item at the sale price when they get more in the store. Or if you already have plans and someone asks you to do something, you can ask for a rain check..... meaning next time you will go.
2007-06-30 09:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by mixemup 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means they would love to do what they were invited to do, but it will have to wait for another time due to either a conflict in schedule, the weather, or any other reason their plans may have to be changed. The rain check is just a lighthearted agreement to do it another time.
2007-06-30 09:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by Spiph 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
baseball games can be rained out. the ticket contains a 'rain check' so you can come to another game if this happens. So the term means, let's do it later, not now.
2007-06-30 09:37:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
taking a rain check can be applied to rain and anything else where a pre condition is necessary for something to occur...because the existing conditions are not right...
e.g. you were planning a barbecue but its been raining all week and so you say to your friend ...well take a rain check...
2007-06-30 10:51:48 · answer #10 · answered by Pandora 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋