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Head off at the pass
verb
Definitions
1.
verb
To hurry past (someone) in order to prevent them from passing a certain point.
2.
verb
To forestall (something).
Synonyms
cut off at the pass
head off
pass by
pass
pass on
let past
onpass
cut across
forthpass
pass up
breeze past
pass over
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