Burn The Midnight Oil

Synonyms of burn the midnight oil

• work late
• pull an all-nighter
• stay up late

Antonyms of burn the midnight oil

• rest
• relax
• take it easy

Collocations of burn the midnight oil

work late

Frequency: 80 %

I had to work late to meet the deadline.

put in extra hours

Frequency: 75 %

She had to put in extra hours to complete the project on time.

study hard

Frequency: 70 %

She had to study hard for her exams.

pull an all-nighter

Frequency: 65 %

I had to pull an all-nighter to finish my assignment.

burn the candle at both ends

Frequency: 60 %

He was burning the candle at both ends trying to balance work and family.

Idiomatic Expressions for burn the midnight oil

• Phrase: burning the midnight oil for weeks
  Meaning: working late into the night for an extended period of time
  Usage: He had been burning the midnight oil for weeks to meet the deadline.