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pass over
Meaning: If someone is passed over, they aren't given the promotion they were expecting, and the position is given to someone else instead.
For example:
- pass over This is the second time Indira has been passed over for promotion to section manager.
- pass sb over I'm sorry you didn't get the promotion this time, but you'll get it next time. They can't pass you over again.
Quick Quiz:
Helen says if she's passed over again when promotions are announced, she'll
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