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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The current owner is ready to pass the torch, offering the five-acre town and its historic buildings for $2.6 million.
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Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
However, one recurring star Suits fans will recognize is Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), who will appear in Season 1 to pass the torch to Amell.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article Lateefah Simon jumped to an early lead against Jennifer Tran in the District 12 California congressional race in early returns Tuesday night in a contest that will pass the torch to a new generation of California progressives.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Not only didn’t Biden want to pass the torch, but Democrats didn’t seem to want to architect a winning platform of dynamic messages and successful policies to keep their existing coalition and attract new voters.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
However, one recurring star Suits fans will recognize is Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), who will appear in Season 1 to pass the torch to Amell.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article Lateefah Simon jumped to an early lead against Jennifer Tran in the District 12 California congressional race in early returns Tuesday night in a contest that will pass the torch to a new generation of California progressives.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Not only didn’t Biden want to pass the torch, but Democrats didn’t seem to want to architect a winning platform of dynamic messages and successful policies to keep their existing coalition and attract new voters.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
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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 1 May. 2025.
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