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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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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
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Lighting a candle

Lighting a candle refers to someone farming in a hot tub
"Dude, did you just light a candle?"
"Yeah, sorry man, I've been lighting a candle the whole time."
by Omega Supreme July 8, 2024
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Shrek Dick Candle

A green candle representing an increase of 20% or more on a stocks trading chart. A massive green bar similar to the erect shaft of Shrek’s member.
Woah! EOSE closed with a massive Shrek dick candle today!
by Shrieked January 30, 2025
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Cake On Top Of The Candle

When a chick (normally with a fat-ass) sits right on the top of a guy's full blown boner. *It hurts like hell*
Guy 1: Damn bro, you good? Why are you holding your dick like that?
Guy 2: I just came from inside the party. There was this BAAAD BITCH with a huge butt...
Guy 1: Ayyyye! My boy got some ass!
Guy 2: Well it was good and all at first when she was grinding on me. Out of nowhere I looked down and I had a full-f*cking-chub!
Guy 1: And you f*cked her?! Congrats bro, didn't you had it in you.
Guy 2: Not exactly, I took a seat and didn't realize my little man was standing tall. All of a sudden her ginormous ass crushed my dick and bent it. SHE BENT MY F*CKING BONER!!!
Guy 1: Ouch...Cake On Top Of The Candle?
Guy 2: Exactly...*Falls over passed out*
by Mr. Anonymous435 January 26, 2015
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Can't light a birthday candle with a blowtorch

Idiom. Used to describe a person's lack of intelligence or inability to perform/achieve a simple task.
Is it any surprise how badly he did? That idiot can't light a birthday candle with a blowtorch.
by Catfish Baruni June 16, 2016
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wetter than a nun in a candle shop

*steps into puddle with only socks on*
"ugh... my sock is wetter than a nun in a candle shop"
by Freddie21 April 9, 2021
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