Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to burn the midnight oil
idiom
tə bɜrn ðə ˈmɪdˌnaɪt ɔɪl
Definition
To stay up late working or studying.
Examples
- She had to burn the midnight oil to finish her project on time.
- During exam week, many students will burn the midnight oil.
- If you want to succeed, sometimes you have to burn the midnight oil.
Meaning
This phrase describes the act of working late into the night, often in reference to studying or completing tasks.
Synonyms
- to stay up late
- to work late
- to study late
