Let pass by Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To allow someone or something to go past without stopping them, or to not take action and let an opportunity or moment go by.
Usage & Nuances
Can be literal (allowing someone to physically go past) or figurative (letting an opportunity slip away). Often used in everyday and semi-formal speech. In figurative use, 'let pass by' suggests a missed or ignored chance; collocations include 'not let the chance pass by', 'let it pass by without noticing'.
Example Sentences
Please let pass by the ambulance on the road.
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If you see an opportunity, don't let pass by.
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He stood aside to let pass by the people in a hurry.
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I almost let pass by the best chance of my life.
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Sometimes it's better to just let pass by little problems instead of fighting over them.
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Don’t just stand there—move over and let pass by the people behind you.
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