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worth the candle

Old idiom that means the potential benefits or rewards of an action or endeavor should justify the effort, time, or resources invested in it. The phrase has its origins in the idea of needing a candle to provide light for an activity, and the light should be worth the cost of the candle itself.
John: Is driving all the way across town for a cup of coffee really worth the candle?
Mary: Yes!
by R. eiwetS November 6, 2023
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Birthday Candle

Where a man rubs Vaseline on the tip of his penis and lights it so a woman can 'blow' out the candle
"It ain't Birthday sex without a Birthday candle"
by NotsoChillBill April 20, 2023
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Votive candle

Your wife buys votive candle for a votive candle holder and buys the wrong size.. too big to fit thru the opening. You say give me that thing and i will make it work. She says i will give you one million dollars if you make it fit. So i take the candle out of the tin. Bend tin and place it into the holder. Then i take candle and shove it thru shaving a little off the sides. Reassemble candle into tin hand it to her and ask for that million.
That is my votive candle definition and story.
by Kuehlstein March 4, 2018
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A candle idea

Not the brightest idea someone can come up with, but enough to get the job done.
Shit, I dropped my wallet down there. Can you help me get it out?

Hold on, I got a candle idea (Proceeds to use a fishing rod instead of a grabber to fetch it. They successfully retrieve it but in the process make a clown out of themselves.)
by MaskedTreason December 5, 2020
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candle tits

Concave tits with a nipple akin to a candle wick.
Them candle tits are so hot, imma light them.
by Vanilla bush December 18, 2024
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Candling

Having a total emotional meltdown that includes crying uncontrollably and screaming.
Lisa is candling right now.
by Magba June 15, 2022
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Candle Karen

Women who will throw hands at a Bath and Body Works (or similar retail outlet) for cutting in line or taking their favorite scent.
These Candle Karen’s are our of control, they were throwing hands at Bath and Body works for being cut in line.

This Candle Karen assaulted an employee at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
by Stefabablous March 7, 2021
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