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English · Q461

Idioms And Phrases

Competitive Exams · English · question 461

Q461

I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends.

A.
putting in sustained efforts
B.
working at night also
C.
working hard
D.
overtaxing his energies
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
burning the candle: To overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too many things, especially both late at night and early in the morning.