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Phrase(s): pass on someone or something
to accept or approve someone or something. • She refused to pass on Ted, so he will not be appointed. • The committee passed on the proposal, so work can now begin., Phrase(s): pass something on
1. Lit. to hand or give something (to another person). • Have a piece of toffee and pass the box on. • Please pass on this book to the next person on the list. 2. Fig. to tell someone something; to spread news or gossip. • Don’t pass this on, but Bill isn’t living at home any more. • I refuse to pass on rumors., Phrase(s): pass on
Go to pass away., Phrase(s): pass someone on (to someone)
to send, hand, or conduct a person to someone else. • I passed the baby on to the next admiring relative. • She passed on the baby to her aunt., Phrase(s): pass something on (to someone)
Go to pass something down (to someone).
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. See PASS AWAY. 2. Transfer something, as in Sign the card and then pass it on to the others, or Grandpa passed his tools on to his favorite grandson. Also see PASS THE TORCH.
American Heritage Idioms