B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Passare il testimone
To pass the baton
Literal Translation
"To pass the baton"
What it means
Used when someone hands over their role, responsibility, or legacy to a successor.
Example in context
"A settant'anni ha passato il testimone al figlio."
"At seventy he passed the baton to his son."
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