pass over
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle over
Meanings
Skip or transfer to someone else
Why “over”? Something moves from one person or side to another.
“She was passed over for promotion.”
“The coach passed him over for the captain role.”
Ignore or skip someone, especially for promotion
Why “over”? The top moves to the bottom. The object turns over.
“He was passed over for the job.”
“Mina was passed over for the lead role.”
Choose not to discuss something
Why “over”? Something passes a time, topic, problem, or planned limit.
“She passed over my question.”
“The guide passed over the old story.”
Don't confuse with
Pass over means skip or transfer to someone else. Pass off means pretend that something or someone is something else.
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pass off
A contrast learners often mix up
Pretend that something or someone is something else
blow over
Same over pattern: beyond
(of trouble or storm) pass and be forgotten
boil over
Same over pattern: flip
(of liquid) overflow while boiling
bowl over
Same over pattern: flip
Knock down or astonish completely
bring over
Same over pattern: transfer
Carry someone or something to a place near where the speaker is
call over
Same over pattern: transfer
Summon someone to come to where you are
carry over
Same over pattern: transfer
Continue from one period or place into the next
come over
Same over pattern: transfer
Visit by crossing to where you are; Visit someone's house or place; Be felt by someone suddenly; Give a particular impression; Change to support a different side or opinion
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