pass up

verb

1. informal.
   to let go by; ignore

   I won't pass up this opportunity

2. to take no notice of (someone)

Idioms and Phrases

Let go by, reject, as in I can't believe Betty passed up the chocolate cake , or This opportunity is too good to pass up . [ Colloquial ; late 1800s]

Example Sentences

Revivals don’t come along all that often, so don’t pass up this opportunity to see this spectacular production.

From Los Angeles Times

But Carter said he thought it would not make sense to pass up money that could be used for housing now.

From Los Angeles Times

But who could pass up the opportunity to hear from one of our sharpest playwrights on a subject that has already begun challenging our sense of reality, AI.

From Los Angeles Times

Postecoglou and Spurs needed a fast start as a slump in the second half of last season saw them pass up a Champions League place to Aston Villa.

From BBC

A sense of frustration grew over the next two holes, passing up presentable birdie chances on both.

From BBC

Related Words

• chide
• deny
• dismiss
• disregard
• fend off
• ignore
• oppose
• rebuke
• refuse
• reject
• repudiate
• resist
• snub
• spurn
• turn down