pass for

Verb

Meaning

(transitive) To be mistakenly seen as something that one is not

(transitive) To be sufficient, especially minimally so, for a specified purpose.

Examples

Abducted in Plain Sight are so over-the-top insane that the plot could just as easily pass for an episode of a David Lynch movie. Source: Internet

Another remand would do little beside give the Board a free pass for its effrontery, while delaying the alien’s entitlement to a final decision. Source: Internet

As McKay and Julie start to leave, Buck grabs a gun, forcing Hannassey to shoot his son dead, a premonition that has begrudgingly come to pass for Hannassey as he laments over having to kill Buck. Source: Internet

But there also seemed to be some truth in what Manning was saying, that he thinks Brady has gotten a pass for some big mistakes this season. Source: Internet

Ava is a mini version of Reese, and people often joke that the two could pass for sisters! Source: Internet

Frankie Amore connected with James Williams on a 15-yard touchdown pass for the Patriots (5-5). Source: Internet

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