| 单词 | to sell the pass |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto sell the pass g. Phrase. to sell the pass (see quots.). ΘΚΠ society > morality > duty or obligation > recognition of duty > undutifulness > betrayal > betray by informing [verb (intransitive)] to sell the pass1850 the mind > possession > relinquishing > make relinquishment [verb (intransitive)] > give up position of advantage to sell the pass1897 1850 J. Ogilvie Imperial Dict. (at cited word) To sell the pass, to betray one's countrymen, by giving information to the authorities. (An Irish phrase.) 1865 Athenæum 22 July 106/3 An Irish plotter invariably fancies that his companions will ‘sell the pass’ on him. 1897 Westm. Gaz. 6 Dec. 7/1 He now warned the men that by accepting the proposal they would be ‘selling the pass’ for all other trades. 1903 Daily Chron. 16 Nov. 5/1 He..accepted the settlement, and at once fell from his pre-eminence,..being viewed by his followers..as one who had ‘sold the pass’. < as lemmas |
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