burn the candle at both ends
US /bɜrn ðə ˈkændl æt boʊθ ɛndz/
UK /bɜrn ðə ˈkændl æt boʊθ ɛndz/
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两头烧, 过度劳累
to work or do too much, from early in the morning until late at night, and therefore get very little rest
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She's been burning the candle at both ends to finish her project on time.
她为了按时完成项目，一直在两头烧。
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If you keep burning the candle at both ends, you'll eventually get sick.
如果你继续两头烧，最终会生病的。