What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean in an academic context?

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A To waste expensive resources
B To study or work late into the night
C To cause an unexpected failure
D To wake up early in the morning

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

• Answer: B) To study or work late into the night
• Explanation: "Burning the midnight oil" historically refers to using an oil lamp to stay awake late into the night to complete work or study for an exam.

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