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Pass out the vs Pass out

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Pass out the' is used when you want to specify what is being distributed, while 'pass out' is used when the context makes it clear what is being distributed.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 610 views

Pass out the

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you want to specify what is being distributed.

Use 'pass out the' when you want to specify the item or items being distributed. It is followed by the specific thing being distributed, such as 'pass out the papers' or 'pass out the drinks.'

Examples:

Please pass out the flyers to everyone in the room.
Can you pass out the snacks to the kids?
She will pass out the awards at the ceremony.

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And Clayton, how about you pass out the purple ones?
Pass out the ammunition, let's go to war.
We need people to pass out the pigs in blankets.
Did you pass out the Supply Survivor Catalogues?
OK, ladies, I posted your room assignments on the board and we'll pass out the new weekly schedules before your shifts are over.
Who gets to pass out the cigars?
I'll collect the supper plates, you pass out the forks.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to pass out the nibbles.
I already told you I can't force the English teachers to pass out The chronicle or any other biased publication.
So glue on a leprosy sore, slap on those tacky wings, pass out the old scripts, and do what I say.
Pass out the photos, Dennis.
(George) Sam and Rollin will pass out the ballots.
You'll pass out as the pain worsens.
During testing, you'd pass out from the strain.
He promised me he wouldn't pass out on the couch anymore.
They'll pass out with the urine.
You should have let Fairweather pass out in the O.R.
And sometimes pass out in the same general vicinity.
You're not allowed to pass out in the lounge.
First one to pass out buys the beer.

Alternatives:

distribute the
hand out the
give out the
share the
dispense the

Pass out

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the context makes it clear what is being distributed.

Use 'pass out' when the item being distributed is understood from the context. It is a more general way of saying distribute without specifying the item.

Examples:

The teacher will pass out the test papers.
She passed out the brochures to the visitors.
He passed out the drinks at the party.

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He probably just saw you pass out and went for help.
So go take 'em before you pass out.
I just am here to pass out this photograph...
According to campus regulations you were supposed to check Ids and pass out wristbands.
Just enough for you to pass out.
So don't pass out on me.
Stop, now I want to pass out and throw up.
But I'm so nervous I may pass out.
Just don't pass out till we get there.
Best chance, one minute before you pass out.
I'll help pass out samples.
Mindy says it made her pass out.
Go lie down before you pass out.
Get in the coffin before you pass out, Frank.
You should have let Fairweather pass out in the O.R.
You two should dress up as big cupcakes and pass out free samples.
If I pass out... take over filming for me.
Adwin, get down that ladder before you pass out.
Now sit down before you pass out.
Try not to pass out from excitement.

Alternatives:

distribute
hand out
give out
share
dispense

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