What is the Meaning of the Idiom
BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL?

Definition:

stay awake very late at night because something needs your attention

Examples:

1. I’m so tired. Our baby was sick last night, so I burned the midnight oil in order to take her temperature regularly.

2. You look exhausted. Have you been burning the midnight oil a lot lately?

3. We have to finish this project before Friday. We are going to have to burn the midnight oil for a few nights.

 

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