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.

by mikwat May 24, 2004

Burning the candle at both ends

Being stricken with a virus or whatever that gives you the shits and makes you puke as well.

I'm so sick! I blew mud and then 10 minutes later I puked my guts out! I'm burning the candle at both ends!

by C. Felix Reardon December 28, 2005