Sekirov Dictionary

carry a torch

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To love or to be romantically infatuated with, especially when such feelings are not reciprocated.
- Someday, I know that Jim will up and leave me / But even if he does you can believe me / I'll go on carryin' the torch for Jim / I'll go on lovin' my Jim — 1941

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