What does "burn the midnight oil" mean in: "I need to burn the midnight oil to finish this history project by tomorrow morning."?

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• A Study until very late
• B Sleep early
• C Wake up at midnight
• D Study by candlelight

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Answer: A. Study until very late

Answer: A. Refers to working or studying late into the night.

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