assuming the mantle
The phrase "assuming the mantle" is often used to describe the act of taking on a significant role or responsibility, usually one that involves leadership or authority.
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Definition
C1Leadership
(idiomatic)Taking on a role of leadership or responsibility, often following someone else's tenure.
Example
- After the CEO retired, she assumed the mantle and led the company to new heights.
B2General
(idiomatic)Accepting a significant duty or role, usually with a sense of confidence and decisiveness.
Example
- He assumed the mantle of team captain after the previous leader graduated.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "assuming the mantle":
taking up the mantlepicking up the mantlecarrying the mantleassume the positiontake the helm