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pass the baton

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pass the baton

to give responsibility for something important to another person. Dougal resigns as head of the treasury this month, passing the baton to one of his closest associates. (often + to)

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pass judgment on
pass muster
pass off
pass off as
pass on
pass out
pass over

pass the baton
pass the buck
pass the hat
pass the hat around/round
pass the smell test
pass the time
pass the time of day
pass the torch

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