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passing the batonburning bridges
Ruining relationships irreparably
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Related — relay (Stage-by-stage transmission); handoff (Direct physical exchange); transition (Change from one state); successor · torch · legacy · exchange · transfer · sprint · runner · teamwork · generation · inheritance
continuity of leadership/responsibilitypassing the baton ≠ digging in Establishing a defensive position; dying in office
cooperative versus obstructive transitionpassing the baton ≠ burning bridges Ruining relationships irreparably; poisoning the well · gatekeeping · micromanaging
continuity vs. terminationpassing the baton ≠ dropping the ball Failing at a crucial moment; discontinuing · terminating · burning bridges
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/passing_the_baton