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to:1) ((American flashlight) a small portable light worked by an electric battery: He shone his torch into her face.) lommelykt2) (a piece of wood etc set on fire and carried as a light.) fakkelfakkel--------lommelyktIsubst. \/tɔːtʃ\/1) ( også overført) fakkel2) ( britisk) lommelykt3) (amer.) blåselampe4) (amer., hverdagslig) pyromancarry a torch for somebody eller hold a torch for somebody ( hverdagslig) være ulykkelig forelsket i noenput to the torch eller put a torch to sette fyr på, svi avtake up the torch ( overført) gjenoppta en tradisjon engasjere segthe torch of knowledge kunnskapens fakkelIIverb \/tɔːtʃ\/1) fyre opp, tenne på2) flamme opp3) ( hverdagslig) sette fyr på4) (amer., om fiske) lystre
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carry the torch — See: CARRY A TORCH … Dictionary of American idioms
carry the torch — See: CARRY A TORCH … Dictionary of American idioms
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 — • 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 a torch for someone — carry a torch for (someone) old fashioned to secretly love someone who does not love you. Graeme s been carrying a torch for Linda for years … New idioms dictionary
carry a torch for — (someone) old fashioned to secretly love someone who does not love you. Graeme s been carrying a torch for Linda for years … New idioms dictionary
carry a torch for — ► carry a torch for suffer from unrequited love for. Main Entry: ↑torch … English terms dictionary
carry a torch for someone — phrase to be in love with someone, usually when they do not realize this Thesaurus: to love or like a personsynonym Main entry: carry … Useful english dictionary
carry a torch for somebody — carry a torch for sb idiom to be in love with sb, especially sb who does not love you in return Main entry: ↑carryidiom … Useful english dictionary
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 a torch — phrasal or carry the torch 1. : crusade 2. : to be in love especially without success or return : cherish a longing or a devotion she still carries a torch for him even though their engagement is broken * * * carry a torch : to continue to have… … Useful english dictionary