American Idioms and Expressions

Pass On (something) Idiom

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pass on (something)
What does pass on (something) mean?		 to give away something that you don`t use anymoreThe girl always passes on her old clothes to her younger sister.

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hands off (something)
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What does "let go of (something)" mean?		 release somethingHe let go of the rope and the suitcase fell off the luggage rack.
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What does "hit the bricks" mean?		 begin walking
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cut (someone) to the quick
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