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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Racing

Don't let him past you! Or

Don't let him pass you!

Which is the right usage?

Thnks!
  

Top answer

If you're talking about driving, Don't let him pass you. (verb: overtake) Don't let him drive around you to get ahead of you. If you're a bouncer at a bar, Don't let him past you.

  • If you're talking about driving, Don't let him pass you.
  • (verb: overtake) Don't let him drive around you to get ahead of you.
  • If you're a bouncer at a bar, Don't let him past you.
  • (preposition: beyond) Don't let him enter.
  • Don't let him go beyond a certain established boundary.
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If you're talking about driving, Don't let him pass you. (verb: overtake) Don't let him drive around you to get ahead of you.
If you're a bouncer at a bar, Don't let him past you. (preposition: beyond) Don't let him enter. Don't let him go beyond a certain established boundary.

CJ

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