Comments | pens_run_dry: Burnin' the midnight oil

pens_run_dry

Burnin' the midnight oil

Apr 11, 2005 00:58

I've heard and used the phrase many times, without knowing the precise definition, so I looked it up in an idiom dictionary. I can't say exactly why it's funny to me, but I laughed heartily when I read the definition, especially the last example ( Read more... )

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pens_run_dry April 11 2005, 09:28:45 UTC

I popped in Cold Mountain a bit ago, only to realize that I HAVE SEEN IT before. Shit. What an unfortunate blunder. However, it's a good flick, and I still have my wine. Cheers.

pens_run_dry April 11 2005, 11:58:51 UTC

Just finished the movie, and after watching it I realize that (1) Although I have rented it before, I'd only seen the first 20 minutes or so before falling asleep, and thus the majority of the movie was a first-time viewing experience; and (2) It is indeed a good flick. Is the fact that I've commented on my own entry twice vain and egotistical? The wine is almost done and the sun is almost up -- I'm going to sleep.

rockthemike April 11 2005, 17:32:22 UTC

Doesn't the "burning the midnight oil" phrase have to do with Chanukah?

kenatent April 12 2005, 21:04:23 UTC

Damn those ignorant and rude Europeans.