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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To burn the midnight oil
    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    To burn the midnight oil

    A.

    To be energetic during the day

    B.

    To work late into the night

    C.

    To waste time

    D.

    To sleep early

    Correct option is B

    Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    To burn the midnight oil: means to work or study late into the night, especially with dedication and focus. (Hindi: देर रात तक काम करना या पढ़ाई करना)
    Example: He was burning the midnight oil preparing for his board exams.
    Other related idioms and meanings:
    Up all night – Stayed awake through the entire night.
    Put in overtime – Worked extra hours beyond the normal schedule.
    Work around the clock – Worked continuously without stopping, day and night.

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