Burn the midnight oil
Is it still in use?Got it!. Thank you guys =)
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It's ok.
A bit like "burning the candle at both ends"
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I have not heard it in a while, but I think it is still acceptable to use this phrase.
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Yes, it's a poetic way to say "stay up late at night".
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The phrase "burning the midnight oil" is still in use.
When someone works many more hours than usual to finish a task, they are said to be "burning the midnight oil".
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Just adding a song here... it's worth knowing about this band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejorQVy3m8E
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