early bird
noun
1
: an early riser
2
: one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors
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The idea that the early bird gets the worm holds true here — birds want to arrive to their final destination as early as possible to claim the best breeding grounds.
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Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
On this particular Saturday, the early bird got the vinyl.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Murphy's Pub For the early birds, head to Murphy's Pub for complimentary breakfast until 7 a.m.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024
Tickets go on sale July 1 with early bird tickets at $100.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 June 2017
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Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
On this particular Saturday, the early bird got the vinyl.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
Murphy's Pub For the early birds, head to Murphy's Pub for complimentary breakfast until 7 a.m.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024
Tickets go on sale July 1 with early bird tickets at $100.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 June 2017
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“Early bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20bird. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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