“pass the”

The following 5 entries include the term pass the.

pass the buck

phrase

: to shift a responsibility to someone else

pass the hat

phrase

: to take up a collection for money

pass the time of day

phrase

: to exchange greetings or engage in pleasant conversation

pass the time

phrase

: to let time or a period of time go by especially while doing something enjoyable

pass the torch (on)

phrase

: to give one's job, duties, etc., to another person


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