“Burn the midnight oil”

Definition

To work late into the night.

Examples

Examples

“He burned the midnight oil to finish the project.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Burn the midnight oil" mean?
"Burn the midnight oil" means to work late into the night..
How do you use "Burn the midnight oil" in a sentence?
Example: "He burned the midnight oil to finish the project."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Burn the midnight oil"?
Работать допоздна. / Գիշերվա ուշ ժամերին աշխատել։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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