pass up
The phrase "pass up" is commonly used to indicate the act of declining or ignoring an opportunity or offer.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To decline or refuse an opportunity or offer.
Example
- She decided to pass up the job offer because it didn't align with her career goals.
B2General
(informal)To let an opportunity go by without taking advantage of it.
Example
- He couldn't believe she would pass up a chance to travel the world.
B2Education
(regional)To submit items, usually to a teacher.
Example
- In Singapore, students are often reminded to pass up their homework before the end of the class.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pass up":
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