pass on

1. See pass away .

2. Transfer something, as in Sign the card and then pass it on to the others , or Grandpa passed his tools on to his favorite grandson . Also see pass the torch .

Example Sentences

To get them all passed on time, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. is racing against GOP senators who are trying to drag out the process by forcing time-consuming votes on typically routine procedural steps.

From Salon

Businesses have also warned customers will face higher prices, if they pass on the cost of tax rises announced in the Budget.

From BBC

Domestically, measures in the Budget, such as a rise in National Insurance paid by employers, has led to fears that the extra cost could be passed on in higher prices or fewer jobs.

From BBC

"We can't pass on costs to customers like other private businesses," he said.

From BBC

They worried companies would pass on the extra labor costs to customers through higher product prices, and would try to save money by laying off staff, slashing employee hours and replacing workers with automation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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