Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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to burn the candle at both ends
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- to spend cautiously
- to be stingy
- work hard
- to survive difficulty
Correct Option: C
to burn the candle at both ends : to work very hard and stay up very late at night
● Jenny has been burning the candle at both ends for weeks, working two jobs during the week. The best option is to work hard.
