Meaning:
To work too hard, with possible bad consequences for one’s health; Work very long hours;
Examples:
- Burn the candle at both ends if I have to.
- You can burn the candle at both ends.
- Burn the candle at both ends.
- They burn the candle at both ends, it's life in the fast lane.
- Young man, as you grow older, you'll find you can't burn the candle at both ends.
- Don't burn the candle at both ends.
- I mean, I'm just trying to make things happen, and kind of burn the candle at both ends.