Значение идиомы burn the candle at both ends

[burn the candle at both ends] {v. phr.} To work or play too hard without enough rest; get too tired.

He worked hard every day as a lawyer and went to parties and dances every night; he was burning the candle at both ends.


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Значение идиомы burn the candle at both ends