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burn the candle at both endsTo waste something in two directions at once.Rate it:

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candle in the windA fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.Rate it:

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burn the candle at both endsTo work hard night and day.Rate it:

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better to light a single candle than to curse the darknessIn the face of bad times or hopelessness, it is more worthwhile to do some good, however small, in response than to complain about the situation.Rate it:

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burn one's candle at both endsTo work extremely or excessively hard; to work too hard for good health or peace of mind.Rate it:

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Burn the Candle at Both EndsTo work more than usual, to extraordinary work (mentally or physical) until you get tiredRate it:

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Can't Hold a Candle ToTo be highly inferior, to be substandard in a certain skillRate it:

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hold a candleTo compare; to be even remotely of the same quality, skill, etc. as another.Rate it:

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Hold a Candle toLow grade or low standard, inferior and not comparable to someone in talent and abilityRate it:

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one candle short of a boxnot bright; stupidRate it:

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roman candlefireworkRate it:

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beat the rushto get somewhere first, or before a lot of other people -- such as going somewhere early in the morning.Rate it:

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bum's rushForcible ejection from an establishment, as of a bum (hobo); someone trying to get you to leave abruptly (quickly).Rate it:

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fools rush in where angels fear to treadA person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.Rate it:

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rush hourThe times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.Rate it:

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bum rushStorming into an establishment.Rate it:

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rush hourbusy travel periodRate it:

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rush inTo act quickly and without due thoughtRate it:

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rush offTo leave in a hurry.Rate it:

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rush offTo produce in great haste.Rate it:

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rush outUsed other than as an idiom: rush out.Rate it:

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rush outTo release (a product) quickly.Rate it:

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where's the fireWhat's the big rush?Rate it:

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a stitch in time saves nineA little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later; A little preparation can eliminate the need for repairs later; consistency (achieving a set rhythm) is better than trying to rush ahead.Rate it:

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lickety-splitA mad rush; right now!; in this instant:Rate it:

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se proripere ex domoto rush out of the house.Rate it:

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take offTo leave unexpectedly, blow the joint, leave in a huff, run out, evacuate, disband, abandon, rush away, fly the coop, jump the rails, jump the gun.Rate it:

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jack o'lanternA vegetable, usually a pumpkin, but alternatively a turnip, carved into the form of a face and lighted within by a candle. Associated chiefly with the holiday Halloween.Rate it:

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ad arma concurrereto rush to arms.Rate it:

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brûler la chandelle par les deux boutsburn one's candle at both ends, or both )Rate it:

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brûler la chandelle par les deux boutsTo burn the candle at both ends.Rate it:

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coup de bourrea rush; a hurryRate it:

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flew the coopLeave in a rush, run from the scene, drive speedily away.Rate it:

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hold a lightSynonym of hold a candleRate it:

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in medios hostes se inicereto rush into the midst of the foe.Rate it:

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le jeu ne vaut pas la chandelleThe game is not worth the candle; It is not worth while.Rate it:

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rip alongTo rush headlong.Rate it:

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se démener comme un diable dans un bénitierTo rush about half-mad.Rate it:

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step on it!A three word command to rush, move now, get with it quickly, respond immediately.Rate it:

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un coup de sangA rush of blood to the head.Rate it:

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vertu gît au milieuDo not rush into extremes.Rate it:

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