Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
carry a torch for someone
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
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carry forward
Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
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carry on about
Meaning
to speak at length in an excited or annoyed way
Example
He kept **carrying on about** the missed deadline all morning.
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carry on luggage
Meaning
small bags taken with you on a plane or trip
Example
She packed all her essentials in her **carry on luggage**.
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carry out one's duties
Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always **carries out his duties** with honesty and dedication.
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carry over
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
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carry the burden
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
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carry the can
Meaning
to accept responsibility or blame, often unfairly.
Example
She was left to **carry the can** after her manager left.
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carry the load
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
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carry the responsibility
Meaning
to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it
Example
As the project leader, he had to **carry the responsibility** for the entire team.
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Carry the torch
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
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carry the weight
Meaning
to take on a large responsibility or burden
Example
As the team leader, it's his job to **carry the weight** of the project's success.
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carry the weight of responsibility
Meaning
to bear the burden of an important duty or obligation
Example
As a team leader, he has to **carry the weight of responsibility**.
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carry the weight of the world
Meaning
to take on a lot of responsibility
Example
John felt like he had to **carry the weight of the world** on his shoulders at work.
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carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
Meaning
to feel responsible for many problems or duties
Example
She always **carries the weight of the world on her shoulders**, even when it's not her fault.
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carry the world on your shoulders
Meaning
to feel responsible for everything; to take on too much stress
Example
You can’t **carry the world on your shoulders**; learn to share the load.
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carry through
Meaning
to complete something despite difficulties
Example
She promised to **carry through** with the training program.
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carry weight
Meaning
to have influence or importance
Example
His opinion **carries a lot of weight** in this organization.
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carry yourself with confidence
Meaning
to behave in a confident and assured way
Example
She always **carries herself with confidence** during meetings.
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carve out
Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
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carve out a niche
Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She **carved out a niche** as a specialist in art restoration.
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carve up
Meaning
to divide something into parts
Example
Let’s **carve up** the timeline into manageable phases.
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carve your own path
Meaning
to create your own way of achieving success or independence
Example
She decided to **carve her own path** instead of joining her family business.
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case closed
Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.