Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carry the torch
idiom
/ˈkæri ðə tɔːrʧ/
Definition
To take on a responsibility or to support a cause in someone’s absence.
Examples
- After her mentor passed away, she was determined to carry the torch and finish the project they started together.
- He has been carrying the torch for environmental activism since he was a teenager.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that one is continuing the work, beliefs, or legacy of someone else, especially after they can no longer do so themselves.
Synonyms
- continue the legacy
- uphold the cause
- take the reins
