What is another word for carry the torch?
Pronunciation: [kˈaɹi ðə tˈɔːt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
"Carry the torch" is a phrase that often refers to continuing or upholding a tradition or legacy. However, there are several other phrases that could be used as synonyms for this commonly used idiom. "Pass the baton" is one such phrase commonly used in sports where one runner passes the baton to the next in a relay race. "Pick up the mantle" and "bear the standard" are other idiomatic expressions that can be used interchangeably with carrying the torch. Additionally, "maintain the flame" and "preserve the spirit" can also be used as alternatives. Each of these phrases conveys the sense of taking on a responsibility or continuing a legacy set forth by a predecessor.
