pass greetings
1pass — pass1 [pas, päs] n. [ME pas: see PACE1] a narrow passage or opening, esp. between mountains; gap; defile pass2 [pas, päs] vi. [ME passen < OFr passer < VL * passare < L passus, a step: see PACE1] 1. to go o …
2pass the time of day — ► pass the time of day exchange greetings or casual remarks. Main Entry: ↑time …
3pass the time of day — phrasal : to exchange greetings or hold a friendly conversation * * * pass the time of day To exchange any ordinary greeting of civility • • • Main Entry: ↑pass pass the time of day To chat unhurriedly and casually • • • Main Entry: ↑time * * * I …
4pass the time of day — {v. phr.} To exchange greetings; stop for a chat. * /They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day./ …
5pass the time of day — {v. phr.} To exchange greetings; stop for a chat. * /They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day./ …
6pass\ the\ time\ of\ day — v. phr. To exchange greetings; stop for a chat. They met at the corner and paused to pass the time of day …
7pass the time of day — phrasal to exchange greetings or engage in pleasant conversation …
8pass the time of day — exchange greetings; make small talk …
9pass the time of day — exchange greetings or casual remarks. → time …
10pass the time of day — Spend a brief time chatting by way of greeting or politeness. Exchange greetings, passenger Incompetent member of team, organisation, etc …
