mikwat's definitions

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

tri

Short for triathlon.

Joe: Why are you training so hard?
Snowflake: I need to get into shape for an upcoming tri.

by mikwat May 22, 2004

up to my chin

When one has a lot of work to do. Similar to knee deep.

I am up to my chin right now in pointless school work. If one more thing gets added to the pile I'm going to need a snorkel!

by mikwat May 27, 2004

take the edge off

The consumption of an alcoholic beverage in order to relax. Also used to describe the practice of drinking a beer in the morning after a night of drinking.

School and work have me stressed out, I need something to take the edge off.

I woke up with the worst hangover this morning. A beer in the shower was just what I needed to take the edge off.

by mikwat June 13, 2004