pass on
phrasal verb
passed on; passing on; passes on
: to die
—used as a polite way to avoid saying the word "die"
Have both your parents passed on?
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If Sanders is a starting-caliber talent given time and the right situation, why did so many teams pass on him?
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Zac Jackson, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Fulfillment played a role here – those with care tasks felt more fulfilled and passed on this good vibe by helping their colleagues.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Cavaliers also upped the ball pressure on Adebayo in Game 3, making his passes on backdoor cuts and other actions even harder to complete.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
But in a talented tight end in class at pick No. 42, the Jets couldn’t pass on a tight end with the skill set of Taylor.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
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Zac Jackson, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Fulfillment played a role here – those with care tasks felt more fulfilled and passed on this good vibe by helping their colleagues.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Cavaliers also upped the ball pressure on Adebayo in Game 3, making his passes on backdoor cuts and other actions even harder to complete.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
But in a talented tight end in class at pick No. 42, the Jets couldn’t pass on a tight end with the skill set of Taylor.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Pass on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20on. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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