bright and early

phrase

: very early
We will be getting up bright and early in the morning.

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Lance Leipold opened his sixth preseason football training camp at Kansas — his 20th overall as a head coach — bright and early Tuesday morning on the practice fields southeast of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 Some get to the beach bright and early in the morning to set up their compounds and stay until sunset. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Especially ones who arrive bright and early on opening day. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 Up bright and early next day, both kids were giddy to get to the Oceaneer Club, the inclusive kids’ club open from 9am – midnight, for children aged three to 11. — Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bright and early

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“Bright and early.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20and%20early. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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