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Help!!!

Posted by Bob on August 08, 2000

In Reply to: Help!!! posted by Biju on August 08, 2000

: Hi,
: This is the situation.
:
: A friend offers to do something for me.
: Well,I would like to try to do it myself first and only if
: I am unable to do,I want to accept his offer.
: i.e.Use his offer at a later time.

: I believe there is a saying for this?I can't remember
: it exactly...All I remember is that it's something
: like'keep the tag'or 'keep the ticket/token'
: would someone help??

: TIA,
: Biju

:
"Take a raincheck" is one possibility. It's literally a ticket stub you get upon admission to an outdoor event that allows you in for a repeat engagement in the event of a rainout. Also used at retail for a sale item that sells out, allowing you to buy it at that price later when it's restocked.

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