burn the candle at both ends
过分消耗精力或钱财
A:Do you know their government has just announced to build a nuclear power plant?
A:你知道吗?他们的政府刚刚宣布要建立一座核电站。
B:Yes.
B:我知道。
A:What do you think about it?
A:你怎么看?
B:In my opinion, it's burning the candle at both ends.
B:在我看来，该政府在过分消耗财力。