Choose the alternative which gives the correct meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
Burn the candle at both ends
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: To exhaust oneself by working excessively
Explanation:
• The idiom burn the candle at both ends means to overwork oneself by going to bed late and waking up early, leading to severe physical or mental exhaustion.
• Example: With final exams approaching, Priya has been burning the candle at both ends and now feels completely drained.