Meaning of 'Burn the midnight oil'
What does the saying 'Burn the midnight oil' mean?
Idiom: Burn the midnight oil
Meaning:
If you stay up very late working or studying, you burn the midnight oil.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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