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

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

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Work or study late into the night
Start a fire
Sleep early

Answer and solution

Correct answer: B) Work or study late into the night

"Burn the midnight oil" means work or study late into the night.

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