Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

urn (oneself) out
- to become very tired and almost sick from doing something for a long time or
because of working too hard
After working long hours for many months the woman finally burned herself out.
burn (someone) in effigy
- to burn a dummy that represents a hated person
The crowd of people burned the Prime Minister in effigy.
burn the candle at both ends
- to work or play too hard without enough rest
The man has been burning the candle at both ends with his work and he is now sick.
burn the midnight oil
- to study until very late at night
We burned the midnight oil for three nights in order to study for the exam.
burn up
- to burn completely (usually things and not buildings)
The uniforms burned up in the fire.
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burst at the seams
- to explode with pride or laughter, to be full to the breaking point
The train was bursting at the seams as it entered the station.
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