A2 Idiom Neutral

To burn the midnight oil.

Work late into night.

Meaning

To work or study late into the night.

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Cultural Background

In universities, this is a badge of honor for students.

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Use it for work

Only use this for productive tasks.

Meaning

To work or study late into the night.

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Use it for work

Only use this for productive tasks.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

I have been ______ the midnight oil to finish my thesis.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: burning

The idiom is 'burn the midnight oil'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

I have been ______ the midnight oil to finish my thesis.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: burning

The idiom is 'burn the midnight oil'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is for work or study.

Related Phrases

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Burning the candle at both ends

similar

Working hard and not resting.

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