burning the candle at both ends
An English idiom meaning to work long hours without rest. Working late into the night and beginning again early in the morning.
Joe: You're eyes are black sockets, you need some sleep man!
Snowflake: I've been burning the candle at both ends trying to finish this 509 paper.
Snowflake: I've been burning the candle at both ends trying to finish this 509 paper.
burning the candle at both ends by mikwat May 24, 2004
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