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 True Blood alum met with Howie Mandel, who hosted the original Deal or No Deal, to pass the torch — or, in this case, the briefcase.
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Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
The contest between him and Djokovic was a fight between generations—the greatest player in one cohort trying not to pass the torch to the one who’s up next.
—Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2024
Now, as more original YouTube creatives start to think about a life outside of filming 24/7, Kollman is hopeful that others can use Patrick’s path as a way to pass the torch to younger generations.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2024
Her goal is to pass the torch so that her culture, which has survived for hundreds of years, can keep going.
—Tanay Howard, Parents, 17 Feb. 2024
As the search for a new artistic director begins, my fear is this: The board will pass the torch to a dancer with vast experience inside the organization, but less experience watching dance in the larger world.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
Don’t be afraid to pass the torch to others who are better suited for certain tasks.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
One of the most successful construction and architectural firms in U.S. is launching an initiative to help pass the torch.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 Oct. 2023
But for some viewers, the most memorable moment will be one saved for the end, when two Blaxploitation Western veterans (including one to whom this movie is dedicated) make cameo appearances to more or less pass the torch on to White.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
The contest between him and Djokovic was a fight between generations—the greatest player in one cohort trying not to pass the torch to the one who’s up next.
—Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2024
Now, as more original YouTube creatives start to think about a life outside of filming 24/7, Kollman is hopeful that others can use Patrick’s path as a way to pass the torch to younger generations.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2024
Her goal is to pass the torch so that her culture, which has survived for hundreds of years, can keep going.
—Tanay Howard, Parents, 17 Feb. 2024
As the search for a new artistic director begins, my fear is this: The board will pass the torch to a dancer with vast experience inside the organization, but less experience watching dance in the larger world.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
Don’t be afraid to pass the torch to others who are better suited for certain tasks.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
One of the most successful construction and architectural firms in U.S. is launching an initiative to help pass the torch.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 Oct. 2023
But for some viewers, the most memorable moment will be one saved for the end, when two Blaxploitation Western veterans (including one to whom this movie is dedicated) make cameo appearances to more or less pass the torch on to White.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
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