Can you guess this picture pun?
Study the original illustration, enter the phrase, and use a hint only if you need one. After your guess, review how the picture works, what the phrase means, and an example sentence.
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Answer revealed
burning the midnight oil
- How the picture works
- The picture shows oil barrels literally burning as a clock reaches midnight.
- What the phrase means
- Burning the midnight oil means staying up late to work or study.
- Example in a sentence
- “We burned the midnight oil to finish the project.”
Think of one situation where you could use this phrase naturally.
