pass on

phrasal 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?

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People who don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom can pass on the bacteria to surfaces or directly to other people, as well. Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024 In her new memoir, Dinner for Vampires, Lenz recalls initially passing on the opportunity to star in the drama. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024 When foreign companies raise prices to offset the cost of the tariff, that cost is passed on to the consumer. Peter Green, Quartz, 19 Oct. 2024 Unbeknownst to Rose, the patient in her death passed on to her a malevolent invisible force that only seems to manifest as visions of people flashing maniacal smiles at her. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pass on 

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“Pass on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20on. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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