English Explanatory Dictionary

pass up like a white chip

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reject or ignore; to treat as worthless.

Word forms

pass up like a white chip passes up like a white chip passing up like a white chip passed up like a white chip

Etymology

In reference to white poker chips, which typically carried the lowest value. (Compare blue chip.)

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