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carry a torch for somebody carry a torch for (one)To be in love with one, especially secretly and/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.See also: carry, torchcarry 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, somebody, torch |