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  1. 25-Sep-2012, 10:10 #1
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    Default pass someone's way

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    He's a bad man and he would make you his slave if you passed his way.

    --- What does "pass his way" mean here? stand in his way?
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    Default Re: pass someone's way

    If you happened to just walk by his side.
    If you happened to just meet him.
    As soon as he saw you.

    It's obviously a hyperbole (exaggeration) to stress his (bad) character.

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    Default Re: pass someone's way

    If you went anywhere near him.
    If you were anywhere in his vicinity.
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