КНИГИ НА АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫКЕ, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ ОТНОШЕНИЕ К СЛОВУ «TAKE A RAIN CHECK»
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Say it Better in English: Useful Phrases for Work & Everyday ...
MORE. EXAMPLES. A: “I have to cancel our plans for lunch today. Can I take a
rain check?” B: “Sure. How about tomorrow?” A: “Would you like to go out for
dinner tonight?” B: “Sorry, I can't make it tonight. Can I take a rain check?” For can
't ...
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Can I Have 5 Minutes of Your Time?:
A No-Nonsense, Fun ...
Hal: “Ann, I see you're pretty busy this morning. Why don't we reschedule, is that
okay with you?” Ann: “Great! Is next Monday good for you?” Hal: “Fine...” Can I
Have 5 Minutes of Your Time 105 POINT 12. When to take a rain check.
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Understanding American Business Jargon:
A Dictionary
When an unscheduled conflict arises many Americans will apologize, saying, "I'll
have to take a rain check." Businesses also offer rain checks to customers when
they have run out of an advertised product. The rain check promises to allow the
...
a rain CheCk I am taking a flight tonight and my schedule's a little tight Let me
take a rain check on that if that's all right I'll see you in a fortnight Meaning 'Take a
rain check' means to decline an offer or invitation now but say that you might ...
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Chembers 21 Century Dictionary
... NAmer a ticket for future use, given to spectators when a game or sports
meeting is cancelled or stopped due to bad weather. • take a rain check or take a
rain check on something collet;, originally N Amtr to promise to accept (an
invitation) ...
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Chambers concise dictionary
[19c] □ ♢ take a rain check or take a rain check on something colloq, origNAm to
promise to accept (an invitation) at a later date. raincloud > n a dense dark sheet
of cloud that may shed rain or snow. Technical equivalent nimbus. raincoat > n a
...
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Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms
... chase rainbows (or a rainbow) pursue an illusory goal. rahicheck take a rain
check said when politely refusing an offer, with the implication that you may take
it up at a later date. North American 0 A rain check is a ticket given to spectators
at ...
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The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
take a rain check said when politely refusing an offer, with the implication that you
may take it up at a later date. North American A rain check is a ticket given to
spectators at US sporting events enabling them to claim a refund of their entrance
...
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To Become
a Rich American
“Do you want to take a rain check for the pie? Maybe, after seeing Rick's slides.” “
What does 'take a rain check mean'? Your idioms are very interesting. I'm going
to make a list of all the new ones I have learned here in the states and put them ...
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with you today. Can I take a rain check? ^is] could Note: "rain check" check" : * A "
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НОВОСТИ, В КОТОРЫХ ВСТРЕЧАЕТСЯ ТЕРМИН «TAKE A RAIN CHECK»
Здесь показано, как национальная и международная пресса использует термин
take a rain check в контексте приведенных ниже новостных статей.
Dry weather forces monsoon to take a rain check
Dry weather since end-June has wiped out all surplus in southwest monsoon, and rains between June 1 and July 5 are barely normal at 206.7 millimeters. «Business Standard, Июл 15»
Rain delays Sydney's richest race carnival
Jen Hawkins has had to take a rain check but organisers of Sydney's richest racing carnival are hoping crowds will turn out on Monday after heavy rain forced ... «SBS, Апр 15»
Cricket: Clubs take a rain check
Rain was the only winner last weekend as clubs in the PS Derbyshire and ... New Mills scored 134-9 batting first at home to Buxworth; Joe Hall taking 5-48 and ... «Buxton Advertiser, Май 14»
Glowing roads take a rain check
The paint contains a photoluminescent powder that charges up during daytime and emits a green glow at night, taking the place of streetlights and so saving ... «Chemistry World, Май 14»
Dimon Takes Rain Check on Whether Legal Clashes Resolved in …
“I'm going to take a rain check on that,” Dimon said today in a conference call with journalists, when asked about whether he might be able to put the disputes ... «Bloomberg, Янв 14»
The Blacklist Recap: May I Be Frank Whaley?
Quote of the night: "Janice, my sincerest apologies. I'll take a rain check on the Stroganoff. It smells delicious!" —Red, to the money man's wife, shoved in a ... «Vulture, Янв 14»
MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: Take a rain check, save more
Most retailers have a limit of one rain check per product. Rain checks never expire and you can still use your coupons when you redeem them. Copyright 2014 ... «WWBT, Янв 14»
Passengers warned to expect delays after train station wall collapses
New chief executive of Sydney Trains Howard Collins said it would take days to ... But the bad weather will take a rain check with the sunniest week since May or ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Июн 13»
Time for Americanisms to take a rain check
A while back a BBC producer rang to ask if I would do a Radio 4 programme called Four Thought : a 15-minute slot lecturing to a live audience; rare opportunity; ... «Financial Times, Июл 11»
Take a rain check for merry month of May
It is an article of faith for most San Franciscans that the best weather of the year around the bay comes in May and October. But not this year. On Monday, it ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Май 10»
