9 Views

Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Students often burn the midnight oil to qualify for competitive examinations.

Option 1: put the things on fire at night

Option 2: want to be at a place full of light

Option 3: work until late at night

Option 4: sleep well


Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: work until late at night


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

Explanation: The idiom burn the midnight oil is a figurative expression that conveys the idea of working late into the night, especially when the task requires extra effort, concentration, or time.

Therefore, the correct answer is: work until late at night.

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
GRE ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Apply for GRE® Test now & save 10% with ApplyShop Gift Card | World's most used Admission Test for Graduate & Professional Schools
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books