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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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.
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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’
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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
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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
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