Multiple choice

Directions: Give the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.

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

  1. Burning the fire

  2. Exercising his powers

  3. Overtaxing his energies

  4. Good - for nothing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Burning the candles at both ends means overtaxing one's energies.

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