maybe another time

maybe another time

1. A polite way to refuse an invitation. A: "Would you like to go out for dinner tonight?" B: "Sorry, maybe another time. I have a lot of work I need to catch up on."
2. A polite response to such a refusal. A: "I wish I could come to your house for dinner, but I told my sister I would babysit for her." B: "That's all right, maybe another time."
See also: another, maybe, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • maybe some other time
  • between the sheets
  • (are) you leaving so soon?
  • Leaving so soon?
  • ladies first
  • How about this weather?
  • it's a pleasure
  • I don't suppose you
  • I don't suppose you could...
  • come on over
References in periodicals archive
Maybe another time it won't be enough, but I will always try my best."
Henry's warning; football ROUND-UP