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Have you heard someone use the phrase “don’t pass go” in person or on social media and wonder what it means? So this is the article for you. “Don’t pass go” is a phrase from the classic board game Monopoly that has evolved into a slang term meaning to do something immediately. It can also mean a big failure. This article covers the meanings, usage and origins of this humorous slang term.
Originally from the board game Monopoly, the slang term “Don’t pass go” means to do something immediately without delay or distraction. Some people use the term to indicate that someone is failing at something or unlucky.
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