Examples of 'burning the candle' in a sentence

Meaning of "burning the candle"

burning the candle - This phrase refers to working excessively, often late into the night or for long periods without rest. It denotes using up all available energy or resources

How to use "burning the candle" in a sentence

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burning the candle
He seems to be burning the candle at both ends.
Burning the candle at both ends is a passion killer.
Typically we are burning the candle at both ends.
Burning the candle thus obtained.
You really are burning the candle at both ends.
Burning the candle at both ends and all that.
I am often accused of burning the candle at both ends.
For burning the candle at both ends.
Simon died because he was burning the candle at both ends.
Avoid burning the candle in windy conditions.
I am concerned that you are burning the candle at both ends.
I was burning the candle on both ends.
I thought we talked about you not burning the candle at both ends.
So quit burning the candle at both ends.
They reflect the climax of a youth that was burning the candle at both ends.

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You keep burning the candle at both ends.
Learn to channel your energy so you are not burning the candle at both ends.
He was burning the candle at both ends.
Between your shifts and IIB you have been burning the candle at both ends.
We are burning the candle from both ends so to speak.
Perhaps the Western world is burning the candle at both ends.
Burning the candle pretty hard at both ends just trying to forget about it.
You have been burning the candle at both ends.
Burning the Candle.
I have been burning the candle.
But burning the candle at both ends will soon come back to haunt you.
Kidd finds herself burning the candle at both ends.
Burning the candle at both ends, so to speak.
Seems I am not the one burning the candle at both ends.
Burning the candle at both ends - new approaches to global economies.
But I did pay a price for burning the candle at both ends.
However, burning the candle at both ends will soon end in disaster.
Looks like someone 's been burning the candle at both ends.
She's been burning the candle at both ends and it's interfering with her schoolwork.
In the modern era, we are burning the candle at both ends.
Burning the candle at both ends may look crazy, but it sure gives a better light.
I mean, he was really burning the candle at both ends.
Burning the candle again at both ends?
Freddie, you are burning the candle at both ends.
How would you score that? I have been burning the candle.
Youve been burning the candle at both ends lately.
A dedicated public servant working, burning the candle at both ends.
I have been burning the candle at both ends as they say.
How long do you think somebody is gonna keep burning the candle at both ends?
You have been burning the candle at both ends trying to save Meredith.
This one 's for all you night owls burning the candle at both ends.
She 's been burning the candle on both ends ever since.
Secondly, make sure you do not get a person who is burning the candle at both ends.
You been burning the candle at both ends?
Between your shifts and IIB you've been burning the candle at both ends.

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