The phrase "burn the candle at both ends" is believed to have originated in the 18th century, and it is a reference to the practice of burning a candle at both ends to make it burn faster and brighter. It is used to describe someone who is working very hard or engaging in activities that require a lot of energy and effort, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout.

What is the origin of the idiom "burn the candle at both ends" and when to use it?

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to [burn] the [candle] at both ends

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ burn the candle at both ends“ im Englischen

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