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English / phrasal verb

Pass up

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To decline, forgo, or fail to take advantage of an opportunity

In context

01

The archaeologist could not pass up the rare chance to lead the excavation team.

02

You should never pass up an opportunity to explore ancient historical monuments.

Synonyms

Decline,forgo,turn down

Antonyms

Seize,accept,embrace

Collocations

Pass up an opportunity,pass up a chance,pass up an offer

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗