Burn one’s boats
Synonyms for burn one’s boats
verb eliminate possibility of return
go for broke
kick down the ladder
nail one’s colors to the mast
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- Burn one's bridges
Synonyms for burn one’s bridges verb eliminate possibility of return go for broke kick down the ladder burn one’s boats nail one’s colors to the mast
- Burn out
Synonyms for burn out verb become drained exhaust fatigue run down tire wear down wear out become exhausted get tired grow weary run out of steam stress out
- Burn rubber
Synonyms for burn rubber verb peel out dig peel rubber skin out
- Burn the candle at both ends
Synonyms for burn the candle at both ends verb do too much overdo slave bite off more than one can chew go to extremes go too far overextend oneself spread oneself too thin stay on the treadmill take on too much keep one’s nose to the grindstone
- Burn the midnight oil
Synonyms for burn the midnight oil verb work hard bear down cram grind overwork study lucubrate do double duty elucubrate sweat and slave toil away work day and night work late work like a dog work overtime