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Maybe next time
Used when politely declining an invitation with a hint of future interest.
Literal Meaning
Perhaps on a future occasion
Actual Meaning
Soft rejection - declining this time with vague future possibility
Examples in Context

Friend: 'Want to come?' 'Maybe next time.' (Translation: No, and possibly no in the future too)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Usually just polite no
  • 2Not a commitment
  • 3Don't count on it
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