picking up the mantle
The idiom "picking up the mantle" originates from a biblical story where Elisha takes up Elijah's mantle, symbolizing succession in leadership.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Taking over a role or responsibility from someone else.
Example
- After the CEO retired, her deputy picked up the mantle and led the company forward.
C1Cultural
(idiomatic)Continuing a tradition or legacy initiated by another person.
Example
- When the renowned artist passed away, his son picked up the mantle and continued his work.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "picking up the mantle":
taking up the mantlecarrying the mantleassuming the mantlepick up the slackpick up the threads of