What does the phrasal verb “pass off” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “pass off“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
1. To happen.
2. To make believe that something which is an imitation is genuine.
3. To introduce oneself under a false identity.
Example(s)
1. The festival passed off without any serious incident.
2. He tried to pass off the watch as a genuine Rolex.
3. He passed himself as a police officer.
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