burn out (2)
Meaning: to work too hard and suffer from physical and mental exhaustion
For example:
- burn out Barry burned out because he worked too much and had too much stress. Now he's on sick leave for a few weeks to recover.
- burn yourself out You need to slow down a bit or you'll end up burning yourself out.
Quick Quiz:
If somebody has burned out, they might need to be treated for
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