Phrasal Verb - handing down
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.Definition
To pass something, such as a tradition, responsibility, or property, from one generation or person to the next.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The family tradition of baking cookies for Christmas was handed down from grandma to her granddaughters. |
| 2 | The CEO handed down tough decisions to his management team during the company's financial crisis. |
| 3 | The antique vase, which had been handed down through generations, was finally sold at auction. |
| 4 | The teacher handed down the class assignments, making sure each student received theirs. |
| 5 | The secret family recipe for spaghetti sauce was carefully handed down from mother to daughter. |
| 6 | The new manager was handed down a team that was struggling to meet its targets. |
| 7 | The inheritance tax laws were handed down from the government, causing controversy. |
| 8 | The story of the town's founding was handed down orally from generation to generation. |
| 9 | The family heirloom, which had been handed down for centuries, was finally restored. |
| 10 | The knowledge and skills of a craft were handed down from master to apprentice. |