bright and early

Idioms  

1. Early in the morning, at dawn, as in It's a long trip, so we'll have to start out bright and early. The bright here presumably alludes to the brilliance of the dawning sun, which has long been noted by poets. [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

The nominations were announced by “The Color Purple” actress Danielle Brooks and “Top Gun: Maverick” actor Lewis Pullman bright and early at 5:30 a.m. in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal

But bright and early on Thanksgiving morning, runners could be seen stretching their limbs in front of hollowed-out buildings, while attendees in turkey costumes walked along charred streets, ready for the 11th annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot.

From Los Angeles Times

The guide, Seth, meets you in the park bright and early, before too many people flood the area, with all the necessary equipment.

From Salon

It was bright and early and Axel Hunnicutt was howling.

From Los Angeles Times

When the 2025 Oscar nominations were announced bright and early Jan. 23, one of the most promising headlines bursting through the fog of the morning was that Karla Sofía Gascón, who plays the titular character in awards season heavyweight “Emilia Pérez,” was the first openly trans person to be nominated for an acting role.

From Salon

Related Words

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• improper
• premature
• undue
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