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Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of

the idiom/phrase in bold in the sentence. Despite several setbacks, the young entrepreneur decided to burn the midnight oil to make his business successful.

A To waste time on trivial matters

B To work late into the night

C To take a hasty decision

D To celebrate success early

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