Pass off
/pɑːs ɔːf/B2
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1. To present something or someone as something they are not, typically in a deceptive or fraudulent manner.
- He tried to pass off the fake painting as an original masterpiece.
- They continued to pass her off as a qualified dentist even though she wasn't.
- The company was fined for passing off mislabeled products as organic.
- She can't keep passing herself off as the new manager without getting caught.
2. To gradually stop or disappear.
- The storm finally began to pass off after several hours of rain.
- As the medication took effect, her headache started to pass off.
- The excitement of the event began to pass off as the night wore on.
- The tension in the room began to pass off once everyone started talking.
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