burn the candle at both ends

v.

过分耗费；劳累过度；

双语例句

1. I know you are very busy with schoolwork, but remember that you promised to write me at least once a week.
   我知道你功课非常忙碌，但是你要记得曾答应过每星期至少要写一封信给我。
2. Because of being overworked, my mother's hair graying at her temples.
   妈妈由于过度操劳，两鬓已经斑白了。

权威例句

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