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what does the sentence mean: I will not take a rain check ??

adeline 2008

I've translated an article today, and met a problem when translating this sentence: "I will not take a rain check on the Flash Band USB, I will never buy anything that is close to resembling one of these." (article URL: http://www.elanso.com/Common/ArticleCompare.aspx?ArticleID=VmI5T3SsNiPKGTPUUpPzPAIi )

Defination- 'rain check'
A. A ticket stub entitling the holder to admission to a future event if the scheduled event is canceled because of rain.
B. An assurance to a customer that an item on sale that is sold out or out of stock may be purchased later at the sale price.
C. A promise that an unaccepted offer will be renewed in the future: declined the invitation to dinner, but asked for a rain check.

I will take a rain check. ----It means to postpone or 'let's change another day.'

But i'm still confused how to translate the first sentence, anyone who can help me with that?

4 Replies on this Topic ( Reply )

# 1
petty
2008

If "I will take a rain check" means to postpone or 'let's change another day.' ---- "I won't take a rain check" may refer to I won't miss it.

# 2
bruca
2008

I think it means I won't do it...

# 3
solomony
2008

check out whether it rains or not?

# 4
adeline
2008

Dear all, thanks a lot!!

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