carry the ball - to be in charge of something The vice-president was forced to carry the ball while the president was away. carry the day - to win or be successful His fine performance in our company carried the day for us. carry the torch - to show loyalty to a cause or a person The man has been carrying the torch for the candidate for a long time. carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders - to appear to be burdened by all the problems of the world My aunt feels that she is working too hard and that she is carrying the.
