What does "Old flame" mean?

former romantic partner

"Old flame" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

It's hard to turn up the heat with an old flame.

Gossip Girl S2E1

give these two old flames a chance to...

How I Met Your Mother S9E6

I tracked down this old flame of leslie's mom.

Parks and Recreation S2E16

Gusteau's old flame?

Ratatouille

"Old flame" in TV shows & movies

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