pass something on to someone

pass something on to someone
pass (something) on (to (someone)) to give something to someone.

Companies almost always pass any increase in costs on to consumers.

She had passed on some false information, but I'm sure she thought it was true.

Usage notes: often said about something given to younger people:

I think it's wonderful that you have passed your interest in music on to your children.


New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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  • pass along to someone — pass along (something) (to (someone)) to give something to someone. Reporters passed along the information as they heard it. If you don t want the book, you can pass it along to someone who does. Usage notes: also said about something given to… …   New idioms dictionary

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