2007-01-12 13:34:14 · 7 answers · asked by jackblack13337 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It means to work (or just stay up) late into the night. The phrase was coined during the time that illumination was provided by oil lamps.
2007-01-12 13:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
back then people used oil and string to light the night cause there was no electricity. staying up late means burning the oil and staying up late for study in this case.
2007-01-12 13:47:45 · answer #2 · answered by cliffo2027 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staying up very late
2007-01-12 13:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Stacy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means your staying up late to get a job done. Also applies to staying up late to do homework or study. ;)
2007-01-12 13:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
staying up late to finish a project or study.
2007-01-12 13:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MEANS STAYING UP WAY AFTER YOUR NORMAL BED TIME TO COMPLETE A TASK OR SCHOOL WORK.
2007-01-12 13:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by WOODROBIN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
staying up late.
2007-01-12 13:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by Venessa B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋