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Carry a torch for somebody

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Unrequited LovePlay
This phrase often suggests feelings that are not mutual, similar to loving someone who does not love you back. SlideHe's been carrying a torch for his college sweetheart, but she's happily married to someone else.
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Emotional WeightPlay
The phrase evokes a strong sense of longing or deep emotion for another person. SlideAt the reunion, it was clear he still carried a torch for his first love.
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Not Always RomanticPlay
Though often romantic, it can refer to a platonic ideal or bygone connection. SlideShe still carries a torch for the friendships she had in her youth.
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