What does it mean to "burn the midnight oil"?

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A To waste expensive resources.
B To cook late-night meals.
C To work or study late into the night.
D To start a fire accidentally.

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Answer: C. To work or study late into the night.

Answer: c) To work or study late into the night.
Explanation: This idiom is used when someone stays awake late to finish a task. The other options focus on literal meanings of "burn" and "oil."

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What does it mean to "burn the midnight oil"?

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