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What they say where you're from and isn't in the Slangtionary yet

You are adding to Burning the candle at both ends. What is already there stays, we only add yours.

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Real-life examples
  • I’ve been burning the candle at both ends all week, late at the pub then up for the commute. No wonder I’m shattered.
  • He's been burning the candle at both ends all week, work till late then up at six for the gym.
  • You can't keep burning the candle at both ends, mate, you'll be knackered before the deadline even lands.
  • She's been burning the candle at both ends for months, doing late shifts then trying to be sunshine at school drop-off.
  • Mate, if you keep burning the candle at both ends for this wedding and that side hustle, you're gonna fold by Friday.
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    We check it We make sure people really say it and that it isn't already here under another spelling.
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    It goes live with your name It enters the dictionary and your Magikito profile, setines included.
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    And we polish it We add its tone, where it comes from when that's known, and its sibling expressions.

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