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pass by
What does pass by mean?
In New Orleans, 'pass by' means to actually stop in. You're not strolling past the bar, you're going inside, ordering a drink, and catching up. Tourists get tripped up by this one constantly.
"Pass by the house after work, I made red beans."
Origin
Yat dialect; calque from Louisiana French 'passer par' which carries the same 'drop in' sense.
Frequently asked questions
What does pass by mean in this slang sense?
It means to stop in and visit somewhere, not just walk or drive past it.
How do you use pass by in a sentence?
"Pass by mine later and we'll sort it out."
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