pass the torch
English
Verb
pass the torch
- (figuratively) To transfer responsibility.
- Synonyms: pass the mantle, step down, stand aside
References
- “pass%20the%20torch%20(on)” in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary.
- “pass on the torch to someone” (US) / “pass on the torch to someone” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.