pass (something) down
idiom
: to give (something) to a younger person especially within the same family
She will pass her diamond ring down to her niece.
It's a family recipe passed down from my great-grandmother.
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Congressional Republicans are advancing a proposal to permanently expand the federal estate tax exemption, allowing ultra-wealthy families to pass down even more of their assets without triggering tax liabilities.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
But with new tariffs in effect, the company expects to pass down price increases to customers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Known for his elite footwork, Ochocinco will seemingly use the Wideout Workshop to pass down some of his expertise to the next generation of receivers.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
In the 17th minute, midfielder Kenza Dali played a pass down the right flank to Leon, who whipped it into the heart of the box for Dali to finish and give the team a 1-0 lead.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
But with new tariffs in effect, the company expects to pass down price increases to customers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Known for his elite footwork, Ochocinco will seemingly use the Wideout Workshop to pass down some of his expertise to the next generation of receivers.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
In the 17th minute, midfielder Kenza Dali played a pass down the right flank to Leon, who whipped it into the heart of the box for Dali to finish and give the team a 1-0 lead.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
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“Pass (something) down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20%28something%29%20down. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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