Phrasal verbs

pass through

  pass through (to move or travel through) The windows were too narrow for a man to pass through. They had to pass through the desert.   (experience, endure) He felt a wave of sadness pass through him. We are passing through a very difficult time.   envocabulary.com

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pass out

  pass out (to become unconscious) You pass out if you drink too much alcohol. He hit his head against a metal bar and passed out. US (to give something to each person in a group) The teacher passed out the examination papers. They are going to the orphanage to pass out toys.   …

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pass by

  pass by (to go past; move past) They pass by my house every day. If you pass by the supermarket, could you please pick up some cheese? (to let a chance or opportunity pass without taking advantage of it) Don’t let an opportunity like this pass you by. I feel that …

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pass away

  pass away  People say this to avoid saying ‘die’ (to die) They will continue to live when we pass away. He is very upset because his mother passed away. (to go by, pass) The storm passed away before dark. All your fears will pass away soon. envocabulary.com

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ante up

  ante up  US informal (to give money, often unwillingly) The landlord told us to ante up or move into the street. She has to ante up for the damage.   envocabulary.com

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