carry a torch for someone
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carry a torch for someone — idiom
1. to be romantically attracted to someone for a long time, especially when the fee
1.idiom
Definition
to be romantically attracted to someone for a long time, especially when the feeling is not returned
Example
Justin has carried a torch for his college friend for years, but she never knew how he felt.
Even after ten years, Padma still carries a torch for her old high school sweetheart.