to give somebody a (free) pass
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to not punish or criticize someone for their inappropriate or rude action or behavior
例子
I'm not happy with his sass either, but his mom just died. Give the kid a pass.
to give something a pass
01
to excuse or overlook something without criticism or consequences
例子
Knowing she was going through a difficult time, her friends decided to give her emotional outbursts a pass.



























