burn the candle at both ends

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burn the candle at both ends

To exhaust yourself by doing too much, especially by staying up late when you have to get up early.
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I'm not getting any younger, so I can't burn the candle at both ends.
Are these long summer evenings tempting you to burn the candle at both ends? Don't give in!
ARIES March 21-April 20 Fun and romance are forecast for the end of this week, so take it easy and don't burn the candle at both ends. There's a Taurean link to uncovered mysteries.
The B-side Getting Old Too Soon is a bit more straight-up rock, Stereophonics-style, as Steven's live, fast attitude demands, "So I burn the candle at both ends before they steal my fate."
I'm viciously protective of my time with the kids and I can't have it any other way.' 'if i didn't burn the candle at both ends, i'd have no life' Although she looks the innocent, it's apparent Holly is one tough cookie.
It was a life-changing moment and you learn you can't burn the candle at both ends. It doesn't work." in ow alk.
Don't burn the candle at both ends or you could make superiors think that you are not interested in the new projects that are beginning to emerge and which could offer prime opportunities your way.
To find out more 0901 6093149 CAPRICORN (Dec 22/jan 20): Don't burn the candle at both ends or you could make superiors think that you are not interested in new projects emerging that could send prime opportunities your way.
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