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Working very hard without enough rest leading to exhaustion
Burning the candle at both ends
To start a task with energy and enthusiasm
Hit the ground running
Taking on more work or responsibility than one can manage
Bite off more than you can chew
Feeling sick or unwell
Under the weather
Reaching a point of exhaustion or difficulty that makes it hard to continue
Hit a wall
Remaining positive in a difficult situation
Keep one’s chin up
Feeling cautious about every action to avoid upsetting someone
Walking on eggshells
To give up on a task or project due to difficulty or exhaustion
Throw in the towel
A sense of relief after a burden is removed
Weight off one’s shoulders
Doing something different to relieve stress or improve focus
Change of pace
To rely on a single plan or option risking failure if it doesn’t work out
Put all your eggs in one basket
To understand how to do a job or task
Learn the ropes
To use influence or connections to achieve a goal
Pull some strings
To follow rules and procedures exactly
By the book
Postponed or delayed in favor of more important tasks
On the back burner
To advance through promotions in a career or organization
Climb the corporate ladder
