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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To work or study late into the night.
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Cultural Background
It is a badge of honor for students to say they burned the midnight oil. It is often used to show dedication to a boss.
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Use it for work
Only use this for productive tasks, not for partying.
Meaning
To work or study late into the night.
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Use it for work
Only use this for productive tasks, not for partying.
Test Yourself
Complete the idiom.
I have been burning the midnight ____ to finish my project.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: oil
The idiom is 'burn the midnight oil'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the idiom.
Fill Blank
A1
I have been burning the midnight ____ to finish my project.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: oil
The idiom is 'burn the midnight oil'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is for work or study.
Related Phrases
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Pull an all-nighter
similarStay up all night.
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