Question

in_the_loop_088 to overwork oneself The expression suggests that one is wasting one’s resources or energy.

Accepted Answer

BURN THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS Marie works all day and goes to school every evening, then she has to get up early in order to study. She’s wearing herself out. She’s burning the candle at both ends.You really burn the candle at both ends. You’ve got to start taking it easy or you’ll end up in the hospital. Job/Work

Id	in_the_loop_088
Idiom	BURN THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS
Definition	to overwork oneself
Examples	Marie works all day and goes to school every evening, then she has to get up early in order to study. She’s wearing herself out. She’s burning the candle at both ends. You really burn the candle at both ends. You’ve got to start taking it easy or you’ll end up in the hospital.
Extra Info	The expression suggests that one is wasting one’s resources or energy.
Category	Job/Work

Candle Ends Burn She’s Loop Overwork Oneself Marie