Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burn-the-midnight-oil
idiom
/bɜrn ðə ˈmɪdnaɪt ɔɪl/
Definition
To stay up late working or studying.
Examples
- During finals week, many students have to burn the midnight oil to prepare for their exams.
- She was burning the midnight oil to finish her project before the deadline.
Meaning
This expression describes the act of working late into the night, often during times of intense study or effort. It emphasizes dedication and hard work, particularly when one sacrifices sleep for productivity.
Synonyms
- work late
- stay up late
- burn the candle at both ends
