Choose the correct meaning of the idiom ‘Burn the midnight oil’:
ATo relax at night
BTo waste time
CTo start a fire
DTo work late into the night
Explanation
– This idiom means to work or study late into the night.
– It originates from the historical use of oil lamps for late-night work.
– Example: She burned the midnight oil to finish her thesis.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Idioms
- Subtopic: Idiomatic Expressions

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