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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

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outside of public attention or in private life

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a bold and shameless lie

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to prepare for all possible situations

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to trust your own abilities and potential

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My personal opinion or suggestion

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to bear the burden of an important duty or obligation