Burn the candle at both ends meaning
What does the saying 'Burn the candle at both ends' mean?
Idiom: Burn the candle at both ends
Meaning:
Someone who burns the candle at both ends lives life at a hectic pace, doing things which are likely to affect their health badly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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