passer le flambeau

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pa.se lə flɑ̃.bo/, /pɑ.se lə flɑ̃.bo/

Verb

passer le flambeau

1. (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 la main

   Antonyms: prendre la relève, prendre le relais, reprendre le flambeau