Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    midnight oil  

    A Taking frequent breaks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ignoring his work Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Working during the day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Working late into the night Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "burning the midnight oil" means to work late into the night, typically to meet a deadline or finish a task. "Ignoring his work," "taking breaks," and "working during the day" do not reflect the sense of working late hours.

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