pass over
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle over
Meanings
Not choose or consider someone for a role or opportunity
Why “over”? A person, question, or topic is not chosen or discussed.
“He was passed over for the job.”
“Mina was passed over for the lead role.”
“She was passed over for promotion.”
Choose not to discuss something
“She passed over my question.”
“The guide passed over the old story.”
Don't confuse with
Pass over means not choose someone for a role or opportunity. 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
pass around
Same base verb: pass
Distribute by handing from one to the next
pass away
Same base verb: pass
Die, used as a polite expression
pass back
Same base verb: pass
Return something by passing it
pass by
Same base verb: pass
Move past a point without stopping; Of an opportunity or time, go past without being used
pass down
Same base verb: pass
Give something to a younger generation
pass for
Same base verb: pass
Be accepted as a particular person or thing, even when this is not true
pass on
Same base verb: pass
Give something to another person; Politely refuse an offer; Die, used as a polite expression
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