pass down
To give something to the people who come after you, like your children or grandchildren.
Meanings
To give or leave something to a younger generation, especially as a tradition or inheritance.
"This watch was passed down from my great-grandfather to my grandfather, then to my father."
To transmit knowledge, customs, or stories from one generation to the next.
"Oral traditions are stories passed down through generations before being written down."
Used for both tangible items (jewellery, property) and intangible things (stories, recipes, customs, genetic traits). The motion 'down' reflects the hierarchical image of older generations above younger ones. Common in family and cultural contexts.
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