What does the idiom "to burn the midnight oil" mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. To work or study late into the night
- Step 1: The phrase comes from using oil lamps to work late at night. Answer: To work or study late into the night. Why not the others: To waste fuel, To start a fire and To sleep early don't fit.
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