Correct option is D
Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Burn the midnight oil: To work very late into the night, especially studying or working hard. (देर रात तक काम करना)
Example: I had to
burn the midnight oil to prepare for the final exam.
Other related idioms:
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Hit the books – to begin studying seriously.
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Keep one’s nose to the grindstone – to work hard for long periods.
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Put in long hours – to work for a long time.