pass a good time
pass a good time verb: have a good time.
Verb
pass a good time (third-person singular simple present passes a good time, present participle passing a good time, simple past and past participle passed a good time)
- have a good time
- The food and entertainment were a great opening to a lively convention. Everyone "passed a good time". The Friday morning business session opened at 9 a.m. Because Louisiana State Auxiliary President Buddy Hollis was unable to attend, […]The National Rural Letter Carrier (volume 105, page 448)
- They work hard in order to enjoy the things that really matter: spending time with family and friends, sharing good food and traditional music, hunting and fishing, camping, and passing a good time at festivals, parades, and high school sporting events.2014, Jane Vidrine, Jean Kiesel, Evangeline Parish, page 8
Forms of pass a good time
| third-person singular present | passes a good time |
|---|---|
| present participle | passing a good time |
| past participle | passed a good time |
| past | passed a good time |
Origin of pass a good time
Probably a calque of Cajun French passer un bon temps.
Questions about pass a good time
- What does pass a good time mean?
- Pass a good time means have a good time.
- What part of speech is pass a good time?
- Pass a good time is a verb.
- What is the past tense of pass a good time?
- The past tense of pass a good time is passed a good time.
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