Question

To burn the midnight oil

• A. To waste time
• B. To work late into the night
• C. To celebrate all night
• D. To sleep early

Hint:

Think of “midnight oil” as lamp oil burned during late-night study or work sessions. The literal image helps recall the figurative meaning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The phrase "to burn the midnight oil" comes from a time when oil lamps provided light. Working or studying late meant using oil lamps until late.
\(⇒\) Thus, it describes working diligently into the night, particularly on crucial tasks or studies.