bright and early

phrase

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

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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 Regardless, the Wild brass got up bright and early in Vegas to get to work with GMs waking up on the East Coast. Michael Russo, New York Times, 6 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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