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.

Examples of pass the torch (on) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web President Joe Biden is slated to pass the torch to Harris in a speech later this evening in front of thousands of delegates and party members. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024 The controversial kiss—which still incites discourse—remains a memorable piece of pop culture history for several reasons, but the fact that Madonna, long considered the undisputed queen of pop, seemed to pass the torch to a new generation was particularly momentous. Glamour, 15 Aug. 2024 President Biden: ‘The best way forward is to pass the torch’ 0:55 Last night: Biden defended his record, tried to define his legacy and laid out his vision for the remainder of his term. Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 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. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pass the torch (on) 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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