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burn the candle at both ends

/ˈbɜrnɪŋ ðə ˈkændəl/ /ˈbɜːnɪŋ ðə ˈkændəl/
idiom Everyday Life Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 mumu iki ucundan yakmak, kendini paralamak

Definition (English)

To work very hard, staying up late and getting up early, until you are exhausted.

Example Sentences

  1. She's been burning the candle at both ends to finish the project.
    Projeyi bitirmek için mumu iki ucundan yakıyor.
  2. If you keep burning the candle at both ends, you will get ill.
    Mumu iki ucundan yakmaya devam edersen hasta olacaksın.

Synonyms

overworkexhaust oneself

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