Question

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom: "To burn the candle at both ends"

• A. To be very wealthy
• B. To work very hard without enough rest
• C. To be very creative
• D. To waste money

Hint:

Candle at both ends = Using up your energy from both sides (day and night).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Concept
Idiomatic expressions often use visual metaphors to describe lifestyle or behavior.

Step 2: Analysis
Burning a candle from both ends makes it disappear twice as fast. It represents exhausting one's energy by being active late at night and early in the morning.

Step 3: Conclusion
It means working excessively hard without resting. Final Answer: (2)