Although the others gave up fighting for their rights, John continued to carry the torch.
He is carrying a torch for Anna, even though she is in love with someone else.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
carry the torch — See: CARRY A TORCH … Dictionary of American idioms
carry the torch — See: CARRY A TORCH … Dictionary of American idioms
carry the torch — phrasal see carry a torch * * * carry the torch phrase to lead people in supporting an idea, especially in politics Our country must carry the torch of freedom and toleration. Thesaurus: to support an idea, plan or personsynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
carry the torch — If you carry the torch, you have strong feelings for someone with whom you do not or cannot have a relationship. He s been carrying the torch for Julie since their college days, before she married Ted … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
carry the torch — to lead people in supporting an idea, especially in politics Our country must carry the torch of freedom and toleration … English dictionary
carry the torch — phrasal see carry a torch … New Collegiate Dictionary
carry the torch — show loyalty to a cause or a person He has been carrying the torch for the candidate for a long time … Idioms and examples
carry the torch — carry on a cause … English contemporary dictionary
carry\ a\ torch — • carry a torch • carry the torch v. phr. 1. To show great and unchanging loyalty to a cause or a person. Although the others gave up fighting for their rights, John continued to carry the torch. 2. informal To be in love, usually without success … Словарь американских идиом
carry the torch for — be in love with (generally without having the affection returned) … English contemporary dictionary
