hall pass
A 'hall pass' can refer to either a school permission slip or a special allowance in a relationship.
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Definition
B1Education
(school, formal)An authorization given to a student to leave the classroom for a specific purpose.
Example
- The teacher gave him a hall pass to go to the restroom.
- Without a hall pass, students are not allowed to wander the halls during class time.
C1Relationships
(informal, slang)Permission granted by one partner to the other to engage in activities usually deemed inappropriate within the relationship.
Example
- They agreed on a hall pass for their anniversary weekend.
- A hall pass can sometimes help couples deal with issues of monogamy.
Similar
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