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pass for someone/something
to appear to be someone or something else. A lot of what passes for humor these days is just anger expressed in the form of a joke. Although he's 35, he could still pass for a college student.
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At the front door she encountered a second sentinel, and showed her pass for the second time.
The New Magdalen by Collins, Wilkie View in context
I wanted to pass for childless once, Nancy--I shall pass for childless now against my wish.
Silas Marner by Eliot, George View in context
True, but some day they do them justice; and supposing a second restoration, you would then pass for a great man.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
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