passer la main
French
Etymology
From poker; literally, "to hand over the lead".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pa.se la mɛ̃/
Verb
passer la main
- (figuratively) (transitive with à) to step down in favour of, to stand aside in favour of, to pass the mantle to, to pass the torch on to, to pass the baton on to, to hand the reins to; to hang up one's boots
- Synonyms: passer le relais, passer le flambeau
- Antonyms: prendre la relève, prendre le relais