I'll hold the candle

A phrase meaning "I will assist but not actively participate." This is derived from a period where apprentices would hold a candle for their master to work. Related to the phrase "couldn't hold a candle", when a person is being described as being so inadequate that they were not fit to assist.

John: "The engine is shot. I'll have to take the whole thing apart to figure it out."
Melissa: "I'll hold the candle."

by Cobalticus January 19, 2017

Candle holder

something that holds a candle

me: i need a candle holder, Victoria come hold this candle for me
Victoria: okay *holds candle*

by ifuckkids97 November 9, 2025

Candle

A slang term for a joint or a blunt.

let’s smoke some candles later!

by megaleea12 January 2, 2019

Be Candle

"Be Candle" is a spoof song made by Middle Diddle in 2018 achieving great success with his only audience being from an app named AntiChat"

Man that song “Be Candle” sure is dope.

by TheJackal_1 May 30, 2018

Ass Candle

A syringe with the needle removed to inject drugs, typically meth, rectally.

My point is clogged, pull the needle off and make an ass candle, I'm going in.

by Lucifer's Envy January 2, 2021

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

Candle cock

Any condition that leads to your penis having the sensation of a burning tip.

I should have been more careful on Saturday night. That girl has given me a definite case of candle cock.

by DonAdrianoDeArmando May 25, 2016