raincheck
a guarantee, a promise, a credit voucher
TRANSLATION
der Gutschein - für ein vergriffenes Produkt, eine ausgefallene Veranstaltung, etc.
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
Speaking at the Australian Formula One launch in Sydney yesterday, Mr Stoddart said he might take a "RAINCHECK" after the successful Virgin launch.
(Finance News - 17.02.2001)
(Finance News - 17.02.2001)
Did you
know?
raincheck (rain check)
Etymology:
A raincheck was originally a voucher issued at baseball games that were rained out, allowing the spectators to return to watch another game. Gradually, the usage spread to other types of sporting events and eventually to any offer that was not taken up immediately. The term dates to at least 1884. It probably crossed the Atlantic with American soldiers during the First World War.
Usage:
Darf ich darauf (ein Angebot etc.) später einmal zurückkommen? = May I take a rain check on it?
Etymology:
A raincheck was originally a voucher issued at baseball games that were rained out, allowing the spectators to return to watch another game. Gradually, the usage spread to other types of sporting events and eventually to any offer that was not taken up immediately. The term dates to at least 1884. It probably crossed the Atlantic with American soldiers during the First World War.
Usage:
Darf ich darauf (ein Angebot etc.) später einmal zurückkommen? = May I take a rain check on it?
