Question

What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean?

• A. Waste time on unnecessary activities
• B. Work late into the night
• C. Use too much electricity
• D. Stay awake without any purpose

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Work late into the night

The idiom "burn the midnight oil" means to work or study late into the night, often to meet a deadline or complete an important task.

Example:

✅ She burned the midnight oil to prepare for her final exams. (She stayed up late studying.)