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There is little difference between the two, as it relates to kicking the bucket†. However, using "pass on" may imply passing on to some sort of afterlife, as op
by cynwoody 13y ago
There is little difference between the two, as it relates to kicking the bucket†. However, using "pass on" may imply passing on to some sort of afterlife, as opposed to simply departing the world.
The phrase "pass on" has more meanings. For instance, you can "pass on" an investment opportunity, meaning to decline to make the investment. Also, you can use it transitively, as in transferring something to somebody.
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- gmac 13y agoYes, 'pass on' is especially tricky, as it depends on context and emphasis. If I say 'I'll PASS on that opportunity' it means I'll decline it; but if I say 'I'll pass ON that opportunity', it means I'll offer it to someone else.