2006-09-20 02:21:25 · 9 answers · asked by santibuvh 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
yes, that's right.
2006-09-20 02:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by Tericka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Logically speaking yes that is right. However, they are different actions. Working means that it has the ability to be used. However if it is burning(or lit) then it is being used.
I know I may not be the best at explaining it, but I tried. Hope I helped.
2006-09-20 09:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by mommytocee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The context of this phrase would make the difference of what it means. Literally, it means, as you said, that it will be working, but, in the romantic or literary sense, it can mean "I am still waiting", "my love for you still burns".
The phrase "to burn the midnight oil" means to study, or read, late into the night.(Just to confuse you a little more!)
2006-09-20 09:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by cloud43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wnat more confusion?
The lamp is lit, or on.
The bulb is lit.
The lamp is out, or off.
The bulb is "burned" out.
2006-09-20 09:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easiest thing to say is...the lamp will be on.
2006-09-20 09:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-20 09:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by frenchfriedfrogslegs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can also mean that I will be waiting for you at night.
2006-09-20 09:25:51 · answer #7 · answered by luosechi 駱士基 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will improve don't worry and good luck
2006-09-20 09:29:57 · answer #8 · answered by king 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes....
2006-09-20 09:37:40 · answer #9 · answered by hi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋