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.
\(⇒\) Therefore, it refers to working hard late into the night, especially on important tasks or studies.