Meaning of the word "carry a torch for" in English
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carry a torch for
US /ˈkæri ə tɔːrtʃ fɔːr/
UK /ˈkæri ə tɔːrtʃ fɔːr/
Idiom
1.
to have strong feelings of love for someone, especially someone who does not feel the same way about you
Example:
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He still carries a torch for his ex-girlfriend, even though she's married now.
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She's been carrying a torch for him since high school, but he never noticed.
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