Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Students often burn the midnight oil to qualify for competitive examinations.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e work until late at night.
- This idiom refers to staying up late at night working hard or studying intensively, especially when facing deadlines or preparing for important examinations.
- So, in the context of the sentence, "students often burn the midnight oil" means that they put in extra effort and study late into the night to qualify for competitive examinations.