Definition: work or play too hard without sleep

Explanation: Usually used when talking about extreme efforts

Examples: He has been burning the candle at both ends with his work and his studies. That is why he became sick. - Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends, otherwise you'll eventually get ill.

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