[Vocabulary] Pass vs skip

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Shall we pass this topic?

Shall we skip this topic?

What is the difference between these sentences? I am talking about changing topic. Which one is natural?
 

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You use "pass" but you say second one is fine.

How about this:

Shall we pass on to another topic?
 

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How about this:

Shall we move on to another topic?
 

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If you're in conversation and the topic is becoming heated or embarrassing, we say 'Shall we change the subject?'
 
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