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burn one's candle at both ends
English
Meaning
burn one's candle at both ends
meaning
What does
burn one's candle at both ends
mean?
burn one's candle at both ends
verb
—
(
idiomatic
)
To
work
extremely
or
excessively
hard
;
to
work
too
hard
for
good
health
or
peace
of
mind
.
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burn
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one's
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candle
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at
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both
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ends
burn one's bridges
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burn one's fingers
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burn one's boats
|
burn oneself out
|
burn off
|
burn out
|
burn mark
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burn with shame
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burn a hole in one's pocket
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burn up the track
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burn at the stake
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burn up the road