Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Burn the midnight oil
    A To light a candle late at night Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To work late into the night Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To waste time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To go to bed early Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Burn the midnight oil" is an idiomatic expression meaning to work late into the night, typically to finish a task or complete work.

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