pass up
Meaning(s)
1. refrain from taking an opportunity
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
pass up the chance/opportunity/offer
Analysis
To pass up something means to refuse to take advantage of an offer or opportunity. If you pass up something you decline it.
Social Examples (Basic)
- Kate is not the sort of person to pass up any opportunity in life. She jumps at every chance she gets.
- I am trying to lose weight, so I'm going to pass up on the treats going around.
- This opportunity is too good to pass up.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- Even though I had a busy schedule, I had to cancel everything when I heard that the American investors wanted to meet me today. This opportunity is too good to pass up!
- When I saw what the business was going for, I simply had to make a bid. There's no way I could have passed up an offer like that.