Die idiom "Die kers aan twee kante brand" beteken dat iemand in 'n moeilike of uitdagende situasie verkeer, waar hulle aan beide kante druk ervaar. Dit kan ook verwys na 'n persoon wat die las van twee teenstrydige verantwoordelikhede of verwagtinge dra, wat lei tot 'n oorbelaste of stresvolle toestand.
In English, the idiom "The candle burns at both ends" means that someone is in a difficult or challenging situation where they are experiencing pressure from both sides. It can also refer to a person who bears the burden of two conflicting responsibilities or expectations, leading to a state of overload or stress.