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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Pivoting on the touchline, Paul Bracewell sent a lofted pass down the right for fellow central midfielder Peter Reid to chase.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Don’t forget to write down these recipes to pass down through generations.
—Essence, 1 May 2025
Additionally, raising awareness about estate planning can help Black homeowners safeguard their assets, prevent involuntary sales, and pass down wealth to future generations.
—Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Did his abuse by his own father pass down some anger to Jamie?
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Don’t forget to write down these recipes to pass down through generations.
—Essence, 1 May 2025
Additionally, raising awareness about estate planning can help Black homeowners safeguard their assets, prevent involuntary sales, and pass down wealth to future generations.
—Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Did his abuse by his own father pass down some anger to Jamie?
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 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 24 May. 2025.
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