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pass off(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. dar la impresión de que
When Juliana got offended, Cesar tried to pass off what he said as a compliment.Cuando Juliana se ofendió, César trató de dar la impresión de que lo había dicho como cumplido.
b. hacer pasar por
Keith gained entry to the private club by passing himself off as a nephew of one of the members.Keith consiguió entrar al club privado haciéndose pasar por el sobrino de uno de los miembros.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. transcurrir
We hope that the ceremony will pass off without any interference from the weather.Esperamos que la ceremonia transcurra sin interferencia del clima.
b. celebrarse
After all the confusion, the party passed off with no issues.Después de toda la confusión, la fiesta se celebró sin complicaciones.
a. desaparecer
The pain should pass off within a few days.El dolor debe desaparecer dentro de unos días.
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