burn one's candle at both ends

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Verb

burn one's candle at both ends

(idiomatic) To work extremely or excessively hard; to work too hard for good health or peace of mind.
She has been burning her candle at both ends lately, trying to put it together on time.

Translations

burn the candle at both ends — see burn the candle at both ends

References

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