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2009.07.14(Review of 2006.12.07 edition)
When you find it necessary to turn down an invitation, it's often best not to burn any bridges at the same time!
TAKE A RAIN CHECK またの機会に行う、先に延ばす
- To take a rain check means that you would like to accept someone's invitation or offer at a later time, not now.
- take a rain check とは、誰かからの招待や申し出を、今ではなく、後で引き受けたい、つまり、またの機会に行う、という意味です。
- a: Some of us are going to do lunch at the Berlitz Bistro today. Do you want to join us?
b: Can I take a rain check? I'm swamped today. - a: Aren't you coming to the club tonight?
b: No, I think I'm going to take a rain check and go straight home. I'm beat (= really tired). - I'm afraid I'll have to take a rain check on your offer to help me today. Something's come up, and I'll be out of the office all afternoon.
By the way, you're invited to join us again tomorrow!