Значение идиомы pass off

[pass off] {v.} 1. To sell or give by false claims;offer as genuine.

The dishonest builder passed offa poorly built house by pretending it was well constructed.

Syn.: FOBOFF, PALM OFF. To claim to be someone you are not; pretend to besomeone else.

He passed himself off as a doctor until someonechecked his record.

3. To go away gradually; disappear.

Mrs. White’s morning headache had passed off by that night.

4. To reach anend; run its course from beginning to end.

The party passed offwell.

Syn.: GO OFF.


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Значение идиомы pass off