pass (something) down
idiom
: to give (something) to a younger person especially within the same family
She will pass her diamond ring down to her niece.
It's a family recipe passed down from my great-grandmother.
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Known for his elite footwork, Ochocinco will seemingly use the Wideout Workshop to pass down some of his expertise to the next generation of receivers.
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Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
In the 17th minute, midfielder Kenza Dali played a pass down the right flank to Leon, who whipped it into the heart of the box for Dali to finish and give the team a 1-0 lead.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Best Buy warned two months ago that the impacts of tariffs would hit the technology retailer, which could then pass down the additional cost to consumers.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 May 2025
Happening to pass down the street at the exact moment Lily is emerging from Peel’s store, Steve immediately intuits what has happened.
—Vivian Gornick, The Atlantic, 3 May 2025
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Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
In the 17th minute, midfielder Kenza Dali played a pass down the right flank to Leon, who whipped it into the heart of the box for Dali to finish and give the team a 1-0 lead.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Best Buy warned two months ago that the impacts of tariffs would hit the technology retailer, which could then pass down the additional cost to consumers.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 May 2025
Happening to pass down the street at the exact moment Lily is emerging from Peel’s store, Steve immediately intuits what has happened.
—Vivian Gornick, The Atlantic, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pass (something) down
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“Pass (something) down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20%28something%29%20down. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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