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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News What passed on Crossover Day at the Georgia General Assembly Mar 7, 2025 Go deeper (1 min. read) Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Atlanta. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 However, in this mock draft, the Colts pass on a tight end entirely, and both tight ends fall to the 20's. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 For those who pass on the pot, T-shirts will be available. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 This was the movie that Warners saved after Netflix passed on the project. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pass on

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“Pass on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20on. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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