rise and shine
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Hailing from Lagos and London, Bamgboye is known for her Edinburgh Fringe show Swings and Roundabouts, for which she won the festival's best newcomer prize, as well as Channel 4 comedy Rise and Shine with Channel 9.
From BBC
“Rise and shine, sleepyheads. I made pancakes,” someone said.
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“Rise and shine, you two. They’ll soon be bringing Camilla’s breakfast.”
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She was probably about to say, “Rise and shine!” her usual greeting.
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If you’re driving, rise and shine, and be on your way.
From Los Angeles Times
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