Multiple choice question 1

[Englishuser]

Hi,

What's the correct alternative?

[Mister Micawber]

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C
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[Lost_Soul]

I dont quite understand this phrase: "to pass oneself of as somebody"
(as in "who over the years has passed himself of as Howard Hughes")

Could you help me out?

Also tell me, please, if that phase is often used in colloquial speech.

Thanks

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, it is used. 'Pass oneself off as' = pretend to be (through looks, dress, behaviour, etc). I am passing myself off as a grammar maven, when I am actually just a grammar pundit (definition #2).
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