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pass the time of day
To exchange greetings; stop for a chat.
They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day.
pass up
To let (something) go by; refuse.
John was offered a good job in California, but he passed it up because he didn't want to move.
Mary passed up the dessert because she was on a diet.
pass upon
To express an opinion about; judge.
George said he wanted his wife to pass upon the new house before he decided to buy it.
passed ball
A pitched baseball missed by the catcher when he should have been able to catch it.
The batter singled and went to second on a passed ball.
past master
An expert.
Alan wins so often because he is a past master at chess.
past one's peak
No longer as strong, efficient, or able as one once was, usually because of advanced age and decreased ability.
He used to be a terrific athlete but we're afraid he is past his peak.
pat on the back
To clap lightly on the back in support, encouragement, or praise.
The coach patted the player on the back and said a few encouraging words.
To make your support or encouragement for (someone) felt; praise.
After he won the game, everyone patted him on the back for days.
An encouraging tap of the hand on someone's back; a show of sympathy or support.
I gave her a pat on the back and told her she had done fine work.
A word or gesture of praise or other encouragement; applause.
Pats on the back weren't enough; he wanted hard cash.
pat-a-cake
A clapping game that keeps time to a nursery rhyme.
Mother played pat-a-cake with the baby.