Can you guess this picture pun?
Study the original illustration, enter the phrase, and use a hint only if you need one. The answer and meaning stay concealed until you choose to reveal them.
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Answer: burning the midnight oil
How the picture works: The picture shows oil barrels literally burning as a clock reaches midnight.
Meaning: Burning the midnight oil means staying up late to work or study.
Example: “We burned the midnight oil to finish the project.”
