early on

Idioms  

1. At an early stage in a process or course of events, as in He started using computers very early on. [1920s]

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Example Sentences

The chairman of oil producer DNO was flying from New York to Oslo early on Feb. 28 when he told staff to turn off the company’s oil wells in Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even as busloads of Bruins fans descended on Galen Center, turning USC’s arena into hostile territory, the Trojans showed signs of life early on.

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Richard said it became clear early on "that Iran's response was going to be much broader, wild and indiscriminate, and rather reckless compared to what we saw in the 12-day war last summer".

From BBC

Her professor, Nader Gergis, was briefed before Honey arrived and made clear early on he would not change the material or slow the class down for Honey.

From Los Angeles Times

But larger sections of Hollywood will be affected starting early on March 15.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ill-timed
• improper
• premature
• undue
• unfortunate