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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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.
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This was the movie that Warners saved after Netflix passed on the project.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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