reprendre le flambeau

== French == === Etymology === Compare English pass the torch. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ʁə.pʁɑ̃.dʁə lə flɑ̃.bo/ === Verb === reprendre le flambeau (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 ==== passer le flambeau