carry a torch for someone

成語所屬單字torch

carry a torch for someone — 慣用語

1. to be romantically attracted to someone for a long time, especially when the fee

1.慣用語
釋義

暗戀某人很久;單相思

to be romantically attracted to someone for a long time, especially when the feeling is not returned

例句

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.