pass up
Intermediate (B1) informal
To not take a chance or opportunity when it is offered to you.
"I know I should have passed up the extra dessert, but it looked too good."
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Wild vs. Avalanche | NHL Playoff Highlights | Game 1 | May 3, 2026
NHL · 8:54
Quick little pass up.
Things Took a TOXIC Turn & Zae Almost CRASHED OUT… Judah Wanted ALL THE SMOKE | DMV vs Toronto 3v3
Ballislife · 37:29
Oh, you pass up.
Nostalgic Noize / The Honorable DJ Metal Monkey Radio Show
DJ Metal Monkey Radio Show · 18:12
Pass up on I know you pass up on a lot
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LEGIQN · 85:25
Pass up a gold combat, bro?
American Conversations: Josh Marshall & Kate Riga of Talking Points Memo
Heather Cox Richardson · 1:30
going was absolutely too good to pass up.