What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pass up a soft drink (4)" mean?

The definition is "soft drink". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. COL (synonym of "Pass") + A (abbreviation of "a") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "drink" The answer is COLA.

Pass up a soft drink (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29148 | 24 Down | 2023-08-14 flower

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