pass the torch (on)
idiom
chiefly US
: to give one's job, duties, etc., to another person
He is retiring and passing the torch on to his successor.
She says she's ready to pass the torch.
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And just as the closing ceremonies were about to kick off and pass the torch to the next host city, Los Angeles, the Doggfather checked one more bucket list item off his list: rubbing shoulders with the next generation of British royals.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2024
Tom Cruise reportedly to end Paris Olympics with epic stunt to pass the torch to L.A.
China’s swimming doping controversy is making waves at Paris Olympics — and in Washington.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
His exit came after increasing pressure from Democrats to step aside and pass the torch to a younger leader.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2024
Joe Biden didn’t just pass the torch to another generation.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2024
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2024
Tom Cruise reportedly to end Paris Olympics with epic stunt to pass the torch to L.A.
China’s swimming doping controversy is making waves at Paris Olympics — and in Washington.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
His exit came after increasing pressure from Democrats to step aside and pass the torch to a younger leader.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2024
Joe Biden didn’t just pass the torch to another generation.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2024
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“Pass the torch (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20the%20torch%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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