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

cake and candles

A phrase a man can use to wish another man a happy birthday in a heterosexual manner

Jamar: I'm turning 30
Greg: ...
Greg: Cake and candles my brotha

by The Fire Nation December 26, 2023

Cake and candles

A masculine way to say Happy Birthday.

Cake and candles brother. Another year older, huh.

by Stevez11 December 30, 2023

Oddly shaped candle

When in rule 34 art, when a dick casts a shadow, but you can only see the shadow

“Oh, have you seen this art, that’s the shadow of an oddly shaped candle”

by Derpking666 December 30, 2023

Cake and Candles

The most masculine phrase used to wish someone a “Happy Birthday”.

“Cake and Candles My Brother” - Man 1

“Thank you!” - Man 2

by galactic_426 January 18, 2024

cakes and candles

An ironically cooler way to say Happy Birthday

Sadie: it’s Aisha’s birthday

Maddie: Cakes and Candles Aisha, T-up

by T1yotT January 23, 2024

Daniel Candle

When somebody at the bar is getting “Happy Birthday” sung to them and you light a match to use as a makeshift candle.

This dude had his birthday at the bar last night and you know I had to light a Daniel Candle for him since NOBODY brought candles for him.

by BaronOfSalt January 24, 2024