Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence.

She knew she had to toe the line or face consequences.

Question

Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. He still carries the torch for his high school crush.

Option 1: Wants revenge

Option 2: Secretly admires or loves someone

Option 3: Sends gifts often

Option 4: Writes angry letters

AfterBoards · Accepted Answer

**"Carries the torch"** is an idiom meaning to have strong romantic feelings for someone, often without them knowing about it. In this sentence, "He still carries the torch for his high school crush" means that even after all these years, he still has loving feelings for the person he liked in high school. For example, imagine a boy named Tom who liked a girl named Sara in school. Even years later, Tom still thinks about Sara and has feelings for her — that means Tom is "carrying the torch" for Sara. Hence, **Option 2: Secretly admires or loves someone** is correct.

Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. $$\newline$$ He still carries the torch for his high school crush.

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