pass the torch to someone

If you pass the torch to someone, you pass responsibility for something to them. Note: The torch referred to in these expressions is a long stick with burning material at one end which provides a light. This kind of torch is sometimes used in processions or parades. Supposedly, he would pass the torch to LeMond, seven years his junior.

词组	pass the torch to someone
释义	pass the torch to someone pass the torch to someone If you pass the torch to someone, you pass responsibility for something to them. Note: The torch referred to in these expressions is a long stick with burning material at one end which provides a light. This kind of torch is sometimes used in processions or parades. Supposedly, he would pass the torch to LeMond, seven years his junior. See also: pass, someone, torch Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. See also: whiz past pass in pass out pass out (cold) all things must pass all things will pass pass back let (one) pass by pass on pass on (something) References in periodicals archive "I'm thrilled to pass the torch to someone who has tackled the toughest challenges time and again," said former CEO Rick Nelson, who now serves on the Board of TA Group Holdings. Daniel S. Konieczny Promoted to CEO, Direct Technology Being Editor has been a wonderful experience, but I think it's time to pass the torch to someone else. Editorial
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