What does the cryptic crossword clue "Passing white's soaring over grass (8)" mean?

The definition is "grass". The wordplay uses a reversal. PALE (reversal="white") + SING (synonym="grass, both slang for to inform on") = ELAPSING; definition: "Passing" The answer is ELAPSING.

Passing white's soaring over grass (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29310 | 4 Down | 2024-02-20 flower

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