- the candle is out
- the candle has stopped burning, the candle has been extinguished
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
the candle is out
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Not worth the candle — Candle Can dle, n. [OE. candel, candel, AS, candel, fr. L. candela a (white) light made of wax or tallow, fr. cand[ e]re to be white. See {Candid}, and cf. {Chandler}, {Cannel}, {Kindle}.] 1. A slender, cylindrical body of tallow, containing a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
burn the candle at both ends — phrasal : to be unreasonably prodigal with one s material or physical resources * * * burn the candle at both ends see under ↑candle • • • Main Entry: ↑burn burn the candle at both ends To exhaust oneself by attempting to do too much, usu by… … Useful english dictionary
Peace of Mind/The Candle Burns — Song infobox Name = Peace of Mind Artist = Artist unknown but claimed to be The Beatles Album = Peace of Mind Released = 1973 Recorded = Unknown but claimed to be 1967 1968 Genre = Rock Length = 3:09 Writer = Unknown but claimed to be Lennon… … Wikipedia
burn the candle at both ends — {v. phr.} To work or play too hard without enough rest; get too tired. * /He worked hard every day as a lawyer and went to parties and dances every night; he was burning the candle at both ends./ … Dictionary of American idioms
burn the candle at both ends — {v. phr.} To work or play too hard without enough rest; get too tired. * /He worked hard every day as a lawyer and went to parties and dances every night; he was burning the candle at both ends./ … Dictionary of American idioms
sell by the candle — (historical) To offer for sale by auction as long as a small piece of candle burns, the successful bid being the one made just before it goes out • • • Main Entry: ↑candle … Useful english dictionary
When the Devil Holds the Candle — Infobox Book | name = When the Devil Holds the Candle title orig = Djevelen holder lyset translator = Felicity David image caption = 1st English language edition cover author = Karin Fossum cover artist = country = Norway language = Norwegian… … Wikipedia
burn the candle at both ends — ► to work very hard as well as doing other things such as going out late at night, so that you get very little rest Main Entry: ↑burn … Financial and business terms
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Candle snuffer — The modern meaning of candle snuffer is an instrument used to extinguish burning candles. This is accomplished by smothering the flame with a small metal cup that is suspended from a long handle. By placing the cup over the candle you restrict… … Wikipedia
