burn (yourself) out

Related to word: burn

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Definition

  1. to have to cease working due to becoming sick or extremely fatigued from overworking

    • He had to take a break after working overtime at the company for too long because he felt completely burned out.

    • If you don't learn to relax properly, you'll end up burning yourself out.

    • She burned herself out from the high work pressure and decided to go on vacation to recharge.