I'll pass

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HiJonathan: Hey, Lana, can I, uh, interest you in a latte?Lana: I'll pass - bad waitressing flashbacks. I brought over the produce order for the party.I am wondering what Lana meant by I'll pass. Does that mean she agreed?Could you give some other examples when I can use this word?I also hope you can correct me if I made any grammar mistake in writing this question.TQ

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,
Jonathan: Hey, Lana, can I, uh, interest you in a latte?
Lana: I'll pass - bad waitressing flashbacks. I brought over the produce order for the party.

I am wondering what Lana meant by I'll pass. Does that mean she agreed?

Could you give some other examples when I can use this word?

I also hope you can correct me if I made any grammar mistake in writing this question.

I'll pass - I won't accept the oportunity that you are offering me.
eg
Q - Do you want to go and get a cup of cofee?
A - No, thanks, I'll pass.

The expression may come from playing cards, where the dealer offers a player an opportunity to exchange some of his cards.

Clive

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