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Complete the sentence below by providing the correct idiomatic expression to fill in the blank.

Cevap:To prepare thoroughly for the final examinations, the diligent student had to 【burn the midnight oil】 every night.

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burn the midnight oil
The expression 'burn the midnight oil' is an idiomatic phrase meaning to stay up late working or studying. It fits the context of preparing for examinations.

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1
Examine the sentence context
The context describes a student studying late at night for final examinations.
Understanding context helps determine the appropriate figurative phrase.
2
Identify the standard idiomatic expression for studying or working late into the night
The correct phrase is 'burn the midnight oil'.
This established English idiom specifically means to stay up late studying or working.

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