will pass

idiom

: to be acceptable
The work isn't perfect, but it will pass.

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Eventually, James will pass the mantle of stardom and celebrity to the 7-foot-4 deviation from the mean of NBA history. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026 The budget will pass after the primaries are over. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026 On that day, a total solar eclipse will pass over 40% of Spain—the first total eclipse visible in the continental European Union since 1999. Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 The tariffs have increased some costs, and many economists forecast companies will pass more of those increases to consumers in the coming months. Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for will pass

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“Will pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/will%20pass. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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