Question

    Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank:

    I’ve been working long hours and I’m starting to

    _______.
    A Burn the candle at both ends Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Jump ship Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cut corners Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Face the music Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "burn the candle at both ends" means to work excessively hard without rest, often to the point of exhaustion.

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