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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In theory, merchants could pass down some of those savings to customers by lowering prices. —

Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2010 Then Williams, rolling to his left, lofted a perfect pass down the sideline for Odunze and a 45-yard gain that moved the offense to the Bengals 7-yard line. —

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024 While Purdy missed him on one play, the two later connected on a deeper pass down the left side. —

Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024 Paying It Forward One of the greatest privileges of working in a family business is the chance to pass down knowledge and expertise from one generation to the next. —

Nathan Rice, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pass (something) down

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