pass judgment on

idiom

: to state an opinion on
It would be premature to pass judgment on his place in history.

Examples of pass judgment on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Luckiest Man in America ultimately declines to pass judgment on Michael, offering neither straightforward uplift nor stern moralizing. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 That became a source of insecurity leading up to this trip, but the retreat healed the part of me that was still afraid that others would pass judgment on me. Zameena Mejia, refinery29.com, 17 July 2024 Just about every fan-favorite side character from years past makes an appearance to help pass judgment on the four. Avi Selk, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024 There is disagreement about whether Thomas actually broke any laws, notably the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, or merely exploited a legal gray area — but which court would ever adjudicate that argument or pass judgment on a Supreme Court justice? Peter Weber, theweek, 12 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pass judgment on 

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“Pass judgment on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20judgment%20on. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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