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 idiom “to burn the midnight oil” originated from the days when people used oil lamps for light. Working or studying until late night meant literally burning oil.
\(\Rightarrow\) Therefore, it refers to working hard late into the night, especially on important tasks or studies. \boxed{\text{To burn the midnight oil = To work late into the night}}