carry the torch

1. Fig. to lead or participate in a (figurative) crusade. The battle was over, but John continued to carry the torch. If Jane hadn't carried the torch, no one would have followed, and the whole thing would have failed.

2. Go to carry a torch (for someone).

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Paul	PAWL (English), POL (French), POWL (German)	English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Romanian, Biblical
SigrÍ&Eth;R	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Geraldine	['dʒerəldi:n]
Henrietta	hen-ree-ET-ə (English)	English, Hungarian, Finnish, Swedish, Dutch
Atanasija	-	Serbian, Macedonian
Amabilis	-	Late Roman