"Carry the torch”
When someone carries the torch, they hold onto a tradition. can be passed on by family members, teachers, people who do the same kind of work or hobby you do.
“My
mom was a great singer, and I’m going to carry the torch of her
great talent in my musical career.”
“We
carry the torch of our parents’ traditions and values.”
“If
someone is carrying the torch, they are working hard to make a
tradition grow stronger.”