pass in a crowd

pass in a crowd

To be adequate or not below average; to be mediocre or good enough. Used especially in reference to the appearance of someone or something. The jacket isn't anything special, but it would pass in a crowd. The reconstructive surgery was able to repair the damage to his face to the degree that he would pass in a crowd without notice.

See also: crowd, pass

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pass in a crowd

be not conspicuously below the average, especially in terms of appearance.

See also: crowd, pass

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