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2011.05.25
Although the romance of oil lamps has mostly become a thing of the past, today's still-current expression reminds us of that slower, gentler time!
BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL 夜遅くまで働く
- To burn the midnight oil is to work until late at night.
- burn the midnight oil は、夜遅くまで働く、という意味です。
- I've paid my dues. I spent years burning the midnight oil to get where I am today.
- (on the phone)
a: Is Gerry there?
b: He's still asleep. He was up burning the midnight oil at the office last night. - Negotiators have had to burn the midnight oil as they race against the clock to avert (= avoid) a strike.
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