pass off (Meaning)

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pass off (v)

be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity

disregard

cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity

disappear gradually

come to pass

expel (gases or odors)

pass off Sentence Examples

  1. The magician adeptly passed off the illusion as genuine magic.
  2. When the imposter tried to pass off as the CEO, he was quickly exposed.
  3. He attempted to pass off the counterfeit bill but was caught by the vigilant cashier.
  4. The salesperson effortlessly passed off the subpar product as a premium item.
  5. The students passed off their group project as their own individual work, earning unfair grades.
  6. The thief tried to pass off the stolen car as his own by repainting it.
  7. The politician passed off his policies as benefiting the public, despite their hidden flaws.
  8. The actor's performance was so convincing, he passed off as the real-life character he portrayed.
  9. The prankster passed off a fake spider on his friend, causing a hilarious reaction.
  10. The restaurant passed off stale ingredients as fresh by cleverly disguising their age.

FAQs About the word pass off

be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity, disregard, cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity, disappea

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The magician adeptly passed off the illusion as genuine magic.

When the imposter tried to pass off as the CEO, he was quickly exposed.

He attempted to pass off the counterfeit bill but was caught by the vigilant cashier.

The salesperson effortlessly passed off the subpar product as a premium item.