burning the candle at both ends


an english idiom meaning to work long hours without rest. working late into the night and beginning again early in the morning.
joe: you’re eyes are black sockets, you need some sleep man!

snowflake: i’ve been burning the candle at both ends trying to finish this 509 paper.
being stricken with a virus or whatever that gives you the sh-ts and makes you puke as well.
i’m so sick! i blew mud and then 10 minutes later i puked my guts out! i’m burning the candle at both ends!

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