rain check
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Tweet n. 1. A ticket stub entitling the holder to admission to a future event if the scheduled event is canceled because of rain. 2. An assurance to a customer that an item on sale that is sold out or out of stock may be purchased later at the sale price. 3. A promise that an unaccepted offer will be renewed in the future: declined the invitation to dinner, but asked for a rain check. |
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