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stay on the treadmill

VERB
burn the candle at both ends
Synonyms
WEAK
bite off more than one can chew go to extremes go too far keep one's nose to the grindstone overdo overextend oneself slave spread oneself too thin take on too much

Example Sentences

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"A year ago, I didn't think I'd ever learn how to work these machines, let alone stay on the treadmill without falling off," says Nina.

From Time Magazine Archive