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pass for someone or something to be accepted as someone, some type of person, or something. You could pass for your twin brother. This painting could almost pass for the original. See also: pass pass for something to pay for something; to treat someone by paying for something. Come on. Let's go out. I'll pass for dinner. I'll pass for drinks if you want. See also: pass pass for somebody/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. See also: pass How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At the front door she encountered a second sentinel, and showed her pass for the second time. I wanted to pass for childless once, Nancy--I shall pass for childless now against my wish. True, but some day they do them justice; and supposing a second restoration, you would then pass for a great man. |
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