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/Sounds like "keh" (as in "kept") + "MAHR" (as in "mark") + "seh" (as in "set") + "LAHS" (as in "lava") + "pehs" (as in "pet") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "nyahs" (as in "Nyan")/
To study or work intensely late into the night, burning the midnight oil. The expression evokes the historical image of a student hunched over their books by candlelight until their eyes gave out. In Spain it describes that hardcore dedication before a deadline or exam.
“She burned the midnight oil studying for that exam and pulled it off.”
“He's been putting in late nights for weeks trying to finish the project before the deadline.”
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To study or work intensely late into the night, burning the midnight oil. The expression evokes the historical image of a student hunched over their books by candlelight until their eyes gave out. In Spain it describes that hardcore dedication before a deadline or exam.
“She burned the midnight oil studying for that exam and pulled it off.”
“He's been putting in late nights for weeks trying to finish the project before the deadline.”
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Something really cool, awesome, impressive, or top-quality that stands out above everything else in Mexico. It's the ultimate informal compliment for people and things that leave you speechless.