3- burn the candle at both ends
Meaning: do too many things in a short period of time; work hard and play hard
Examples:
Well, what do you expect? You’re burning the candle at both ends. Something will happen. Either your work will start to deteriorate and that will be a problem, or you’ll get totally exhausted.
4- hanging by a thread
Meaning: you’re in a dangerous situation; for example, you’ve had a warning from your boss
Example:
Your future is hanging by a thread. If you don’t improve your work, I’m going to have to fire you.
5- off the hook
Meaning: no longer in trouble
Example:
Good news, you’re off the hook for this weekend. I’ve got somebody else to do it.
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