Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.
He studied till late at night before his exam and it has paid off.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Burn the midnight oil.
The phrase "Burn the midnight oil" means to work late into the night, especially studying or working hard on something.
It fits the context of the sentence, where the person studied late before an exam.
The other options are unrelated:
"See eye to eye" means to agree with someone.
"Run out of steam" means to lose energy or motivation.
"Lose your marbles" means to become mentally confused or irrational.