Meaning of 'Hold the torch'
What does the saying 'Hold the torch' mean?
Idiom: Hold the torch
Meaning:
If you hold the torch for someone, you have an unrequited or unspoken love.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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