sell the pass

To betray one's cause, allies, or supporters. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Many people feel the Taoiseach sold the pass by pushing forward a vote that undermines citizens' ability to defend themselves against unscrupulous business practices. How can we support a leadership that is willing to sell the pass to achieve a political advantage? Surely we can't believe they have our best interests at heart.

sell the pass

BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED

If someone sells the pass, they harm someone by giving an enemy or opponent what they wanted. The committee was widely blamed for selling the pass at a public enquiry which enabled a new motorway to be built over the site of the battle of Naseby. The Prime Minister sold the pass in an astonishing speech backing hospitals against patients. Note: This expression relates to a story in Irish history. The soldiers of Crotha, Lord of Atha, were blocking a pass between the mountains, against the enemy army of Trathal, the King of Cael. One of Crotha's soldiers was bribed to let Trathal's army through, and so he `sold the pass'. Because of this, Trathal's army invaded successfully, and Trathal became king of all Ireland.

sell the pass

betray a cause. British

As in head someone off at the pass above, pass is here used in the sense of a narrow route through mountains, viewed as a strategic point in time of war. Selling the pass was supplying information to the enemy that would enable them to circumvent or otherwise get through the obstacle (turn the pass ). In the mid 19th century it was considered to be an Irish expression meaning ‘betray your fellow countrymen by selling information to the authorities’.

1996 Economist Having sold the pass on the referendum, will he really be able to hold the pass on responsible economics?

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释义	sell the pass sell the pass To betray one's cause, allies, or supporters. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Many people feel the Taoiseach sold the pass by pushing forward a vote that undermines citizens' ability to defend themselves against unscrupulous business practices. How can we support a leadership that is willing to sell the pass to achieve a political advantage? Surely we can't believe they have our best interests at heart. See also: pass, sell Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. sell the pass BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED If someone sells the pass, they harm someone by giving an enemy or opponent what they wanted. The committee was widely blamed for selling the pass at a public enquiry which enabled a new motorway to be built over the site of the battle of Naseby. The Prime Minister sold the pass in an astonishing speech backing hospitals against patients. Note: This expression relates to a story in Irish history. The soldiers of Crotha, Lord of Atha, were blocking a pass between the mountains, against the enemy army of Trathal, the King of Cael. One of Crotha's soldiers was bribed to let Trathal's army through, and so he `sold the pass'. Because of this, Trathal's army invaded successfully, and Trathal became king of all Ireland. See also: pass, sell Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. sell the pass betray a cause. British As in head someone off at the pass above, pass is here used in the sense of a narrow route through mountains, viewed as a strategic point in time of war. Selling the pass was supplying information to the enemy that would enable them to circumvent or otherwise get through the obstacle (turn the pass ). In the mid 19th century it was considered to be an Irish expression meaning ‘betray your fellow countrymen by selling information to the authorities’. 1996 Economist Having sold the pass on the referendum, will he really be able to hold the pass on responsible economics? See also: pass, sell Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: (one's) true colours at (one's) doorstep at doorstep at the end of (one's) fingertips at expense at somebody's expense at someone's expense at (one's) expense sell down the river, to References in periodicals archive The organization is aiming to sell the pass to foreigners who will be coming to Seoul alone a not through travel agencies. Discover Seoul with upgraded tour pass We are not allowed to give the ticket to anyone else or to sell the pass. Amazingly, scalping is allowed in Georgia with a license. Local faces can't hide in the crowd I have spoken to the track and they are happy for me to sell the pass. Greyhounds Letter: Past masters required for Romford; Romford owner Paul Stokes has an offer not to be missed The Competition Council ruled that UGC can sell the pass while an in-depth investigation is carried out. French gov't may fine UGC over pic pass Willamette, Siuslaw and Umpqua national forest offices and other participating federal agencies will sell the passes. Regional parks pass to go on sale soon
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