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burn ones candle at both ends

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  1. burn ones candle at both endsverb

    To work extremely or excessively hard; to work too hard for good health or peace of mind.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of burn ones candle at both ends in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of burn ones candle at both ends in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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