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Meaning of pass the torch | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To transfer responsibility.

figuratively, idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch das Zepter weiterreichen die Fackel weiterreichen
Suomi antaa kapula eteenpäin
Français passer la main passer le flambeau passer le relais
Italiano passare il testimone

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

pass through pass through the hands pass under the yoke pass unnoticed pass up pass up like a white chip

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