蠟燭兩頭燒

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to burn the candle at both ends (idiom) · to labor under a double burden

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to burn the candle at both ends (idiom)
  2. to labor under a double burden

Written Forms

蠟燭兩頭燒Traditional · Main Form
蜡烛两头烧Alternate Form

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