The idiom "pick up the baton" comes from relay races, where runners pass a baton to their teammate to continue the race. It is used to describe a situation where someone takes over a task or responsibility that was previously handled by someone else.

What is the origin of the idiom "pick up the baton" and when to use it?

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to [pick up] the baton

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Definition und Bedeutung von „(pick up) the baton“ im Englischen

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