'passed up' vs 'handed in'

[Ines]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #157 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'pass'", question 6

Lawmakers shouldn't ......... the chance to regulate tobacco.

(a) pass up
(b) pass out
(c) pass away
(d) pass over

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #157 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'pass'", answer 6

Lawmakers shouldn't pass up the chance to regulate tobacco.

Correct answer: (a) pass up
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why do asian people use the term - he 'passed up' his homework - while English people say 'handed in'?

Ines

[Mister Micawber]

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What language are the Asian people using?
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's