pass by

verb5

1. •
   To travel past without stopping.

   • I noticed my wife pass by with a bag of shopping.
2. •
   To travel past (something) without stopping.

   • It was hard to stick to my diet all weekend, especially when I passed by the pastry shop.
3. •
   To elapse.

   • Nearly a year had passed by since I first laid eyes on him.
4. •
   (figurative) to ignore; to disregard.

   • I had the distinct worry that happiness would pass me by.
   • He explained the idea in great detail, but still, his boss passed by the idea without a mention.
5. •
   (Philippines) To drop by.