take a rain check on (something)

take a rain check on (something)

To refuse an offer or invitation with the hope or promise that it can be postponed to a later date or time. I'm sorry, but I'll have to take a rain check on dinner this Saturday. Would next weekend work for you?
See also: check, on, rain, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • dummy up
  • not play that game
  • shuttle
  • shuttle diplomacy
  • back down
  • buy into
  • buy into (something)
  • battle against
  • close (one's) ears to (someone or something)
  • be having none of (something)