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burning the candle at both ends

Idiom Work and Rest

Meaning

working very hard without enough rest

Example Sentences

"He is burning the candle at both ends with two jobs."

Related Expressions

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very close and intimate friends

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to have a strong desire to learn or gain more knowledge

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not easily fooled; experienced and smart

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to do something innovative or unprecedented

jumpy as a cat

easily frightened or nervous

lost in space

confused or not paying attention