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Unprlld Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

phrasal verb

You can't pass away from this world without riding a Ferrari
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You can't pass from this world without riding a Ferrari.

Which expression is correct?
  

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"Passed away" and "passed on" are both possible euphemisms for "die". I would say: You can't pass on from this world without driving (or riding in ) a Ferrari. You could also say: You can't leave this world without driving (or riding in ) a Ferrari.

— Shawn79

  • "Passed away" and "passed on" are both possible euphemisms for "die".
  • I would say: You can't pass on from this world without driving (or riding in ) a Ferrari.
  • You could also say: You can't leave this world without driving (or riding in ) a Ferrari.
  • "Driving" means you are behind the steering wheel, but "riding in" means you are a passenger.
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"Passed away" and "passed on" are both possible euphemisms for "die".

I would say:

You can't pass on from this world without driving (or riding in) a Ferrari.

You could also say:

You can't leave this world without driving (or riding in
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Satisfied with the correction. If correction is not made then what is wrong with the sentences?
I feel first one is correct but can't figure what is wrong with the second sentence.
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