pass on

verb

passed on; passing on; passes on

: to die

—used as a polite way to avoid saying the word "die"

Have both your parents passed on?

Examples of pass on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rice caught a team-high seven passes on eight targets for 53 yards and a touchdown against Denver. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Glen Fifield confirmed Thursday that the case of Nicole Mabon-Brewer was passed on to a special prosecutor for review. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

So landlords, for example, could still see meaningful annual tax increases as their properties go up in value – costs that would likely be passed on to renters. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026

Toney caught four passes on Miami’s opening drive, including an over-the-shoulder grab on a fade for a touchdown. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for pass on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon