brûler la chandelle par les deux bouts

== French == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bʁy.le la ʃɑ̃.dɛl paʁ le dø bu/ === Verb === brûler la chandelle par les deux bouts to burn the candle at both ends (to do things in excess, to engage in too much work or too much pleasure (including spending money), or both) ==== Descendants ==== → English: burn the candle at both ends (calque)