Question
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Question on Idioms
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
A
Wasting his money
B
Becoming overgenerous
C
Losing his objectives
D
Overtaxing his energies
Answer
Overtaxing his energies
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D):Overtaxing his energies