passer le flambeau

French

Pronunciation

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

Verb

passer le flambeau

1. (figuratively) to step down (in favour/favor of), to stand aside (in favour/favor 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 (in favour/favor of) [with à ‘someone’]

   Synonyms: passer le relais, passer la main

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