"two lamps burning and no ship at sea" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adjective|-}} two lamps burning and no ship at sea (not comparable)
  1. (New England, nautical, idiomatic) Said of an unwisely or overly extravagant person. Tags: New-England, idiomatic, not-comparable Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-two_lamps_burning_and_no_ship_at_sea-en-adj-kDoY7JLZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, New England English Topics: nautical, transport

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