Grammar fix

pass up

not take an opportunity

to decide not to accept or use an opportunity when it is available.

phrasal verbB2common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

I couldn't pass up the chance to travel abroad for free.daily life
If I were offered a job in another country, I don't think I would pass up the opportunity, because it would be a great experience.IELTS speaking

Pattern: pass up (something)

WrongI passed up on the chance.

RightI passed up the chance.

'Pass up' something (no 'on'); compare 'pass ON', which does take 'on'.

Patternpass up (something)

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff It would be unwise to decline such an advantageous opportunity.

Natural You can't pass up an offer like that.

'Decline such an advantageous opportunity' is stiff; 'pass up' is punchy and natural.

Words that usually travel with it.

pass up an opportunity
pass uppass up the chancetoo good to pass uppass up an opportunity

Do not confuse with 'give up' (to stop trying) or 'miss out on' (to not experience something).