pass off
US /pæs ɔːf/
UK /pæs ɔːf/
1.
to present something or someone falsely as something or someone else
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He tried to pass off the fake painting as an original.
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She managed to pass herself off as a famous actress.
2.
to happen or take place, especially in a particular way
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The event passed off peacefully.
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How did the meeting pass off?