reprendre le flambeau

French

Etymology

Compare English pass the torch.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁə.pʁɑ̃.dʁə lə flɑ̃.bo/

Verb

reprendre le flambeau

  1. (figuratively) to take over (from someone), to pick up the slack, to take up the slack
    Synonyms: prendre la relève, prendre le relais

See also

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