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carry a torch for someone

Idiom Love

Meaning

to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back

Example Sentences

"He’s still carrying a torch for his ex-girlfriend."

Related Expressions

keep it under wraps

to keep something secret

call it a day

to stop working for the day

reach out

to contact someone for help or communication

blow someone's mind

to amaze or astonish someone

to make matters worse

to make a bad situation even more difficult or unpleasant

make a breakthrough

to make a significant discovery or achievement