Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is burn/torch the midnight oil and its meaning is “to study or work (with concentration or dedication) late into the night”.
Example Sentence: As for the Donald Trumps and Margaret Thatchers of the world, proudly claiming that they were torching the midnight oil to fit all their responsibilities in, it’s not good news: “Based on multiple empirical studies, even those that get four hours of sleep are likely causing cardiovascular and metabolic damage to the body,” says Carter. “That may take years to manifest, even if they appear to be high-functioning on a day-to-day basis.”
This word is present in Should I worry about how much sleep I’m getting? and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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