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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the idiom "burning the midnight oil"?

A. He decided to burn the midnight oil and complete his assignment.
B. She burned the midnight oil by relaxing after a long day.
C. Burning the midnight oil meant going out for a walk in the evening.
D. They burned the midnight oil by sleeping early.

Explanation:

"Burning the midnight oil" means staying up late to work or study. Option 1 correctly reflects this meaning. Options 2, 3, and 4 misinterpret or contradict the idiom.

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