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Handed down

Idiom Culture

Meaning

To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation

Example Sentences

"This antique watch was handed down to me from my grandfather."

Related Expressions

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to get rid of something unpleasant

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to say something without thinking carefully or checking

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a situation that can lead to serious problems if not control...

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to be unable to act freely because of rules or restrictions

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when something begins to decline in quality or popularity