Idiom
rained off
Meanings
Canceled (usually an outdoor event) because of rain.
Definition
If an event is rained off, it is canceled because of heavy rain.
Rained off means an outdoor event does not happen because the weather is too wet, usually because of rain. It is most common in British English, especially for sports matches, festivals, or outings. It often implies the decision was made shortly before or during the event due to poor conditions.
Examples
- The cricket match was rained off before it even started.
- Our picnic got rained off, so we ate at home instead.
- The concert was rained off after a sudden downpour flooded the park.
- If it’s rained off again tomorrow, we’ll reschedule for next week.
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