carry a torch for somebody

carry a torch for (one)

To be in love with one, especially secretly or unrequitedly. I've carried a torch for her since high school, but I've never been able to tell her how I feel. Susan carried a torch for him for years after they broke up. Please tell me she's not still carrying a torch for that loser, Brian. She deserves so much better!

See also: carry, for, torch

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carry a ˈtorch for somebody

be in love with somebody, especially somebody who does not love you in return: She’s been carrying a torch for him for years.

See also: carry, for, somebody, torch

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