Pass off - English meaning

idiom

Cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity

phrasal verb

Falsely represent a person or thing as being someone or something else.

Usage examples:

The drink was packaged in champagne bottles and was being passed off as the real stuff

phrasal verb

Evade or lightly dismiss an awkward remark.

Usage examples:

He made a light joke and passed it off

phrasal verb

Happen or be concluded in a specified, usually satisfactory way.

Usage examples:

The weekend had passed off entirely without incident

phrasal verb

Throw the ball to a teammate who is unmarked.

Usage examples:

He scored eight times and passed off forty-one assists

phrasal verb

To happen

Usage examples:

The pop festival passed off peacefully, despite the fears of local residents.