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Just passing through Meaning in English

expression

ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈpæsɪŋ/ /ˈθɹu
JUST or JIST PAS-ing THROO
dʒˈʌst/ /pˈɑːsɪŋ/ /θɹˈuː
just PASS-ing throo

Definition

Used to say you are not staying in a place, but only visiting briefly or moving on to somewhere else. It can also mean you are somewhere temporarily without planning to stay long.

Usage & Nuances

Common in informal and polite contexts, often used when someone is questioned about why they are in a place. Frequently said to shopkeepers, security, or hosts to show you are not planning to stay. Not used for planned long visits or tourism.

Spanish: solo estoy de pasoPortuguese (BR): só estou de passagemPortuguese (PT): só estou de passagemChinese (Simplified): 只是路过Chinese (Traditional): 只是路過Hindi: बस रास्ते से गुजर रहा हूँArabic: أنا فقط عابر سبيلBengali: শুধু একটু যাচ্ছি - অল্পক্ষণের জন্য আছিRussian: просто проездомJapanese: ちょっと通り過ぎるだけですVietnamese: chỉ đi ngang qua - chỉ ghé quaKorean: 잠깐 들렀어요 - 그냥 지나가는 중이에요Turkish: sadece geçiyorumUrdu: صرف گزر رہا ہوںIndonesian: hanya lewat - cuma mampir sebentar

Example Sentences

I'm just passing through this town on my way to the city.

basic

We are just passing through, not staying overnight.

basic

Sorry, we're just passing through and can’t stop for long.

basic

If anyone asks, tell them I’m just passing through.

natural

I’m not from here, just passing through for work.

natural

Don’t mind me, I’m just passing through.

natural