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Definition pass by in British English

pass by phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to go past

Example

Three buses passed by, but none of them was the right one.

Example

I was just passing by her house, so I thought I'd call in and see her.

Example

A car slowly passed by the front of the house.

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2

if something passes you by, you do not notice it

Example

Did you tell me about that? Sorry, it completely passed me by.

3

if something passes you by, you are not able to take advantage of the opportunities it offers

Example

Sometimes I feel that life is just passing me by.

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Definition pass by in British English