The manager decided to step down after many years.
step down
idiomTo resign or retire from an office or position of authority.
After the company lost a lot of money, the chief executive officer announced he would step down from his position.
Facing mounting pressure from the board of directors, the long-serving chairman chose to step down, effectively ending his influential tenure at the firm.
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baby step
A small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
(used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.
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one step ahead
maintaining a slight advantage; continuing to lead
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one step forward, two steps back
A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.
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pep in one's step
A confident, happy, energetic or enthusiastic mood or manner.
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spring in one's step
Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.
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step back
To stop what one is doing and evaluate the current situation.
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step forward
to volunteer for something; to offer one's services