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Pass for

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Age Ambiguity

Used when someone looks much younger or older than they really are.

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At 30, she could pass for 20 in the right lighting.
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Not Literal

It's about appearance or impression, not necessarily reality.

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With his accent, he could pass for an American.
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Cultural Perception

Depends on how people perceive certain traits or stereotypes.

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She dressed in a saree and could easily pass for an Indian at the festival.
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