pass (something) down
idiom
: to give (something) to a younger person especially within the same family
She will pass her diamond ring down to her niece.
It's a family recipe passed down from my great-grandmother.
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While this is by no means a sure thing, getting rid of the step-up in basis would bring challenges for families looking to pass down assets.
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Cody Barbo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Black entrepreneurs hoped to pass down to their children, contributing to the racial wealth gap.
—Kendra D. Boyd, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The Tar Heels rifled an inbounds pass down the right side of the court to Seth Trimble, who called timeout with 2.5 seconds left to set up UNC’s pivotal final attempt.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Voletta would eventually pass down the estate's earnings to Biggie's children T'yanna Wallace and C.J. Wallace.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Cody Barbo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Black entrepreneurs hoped to pass down to their children, contributing to the racial wealth gap.
—Kendra D. Boyd, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The Tar Heels rifled an inbounds pass down the right side of the court to Seth Trimble, who called timeout with 2.5 seconds left to set up UNC’s pivotal final attempt.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Voletta would eventually pass down the estate's earnings to Biggie's children T'yanna Wallace and C.J. Wallace.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Pass (something) down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20%28something%29%20down. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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