bright and early
(idiomatic, originally, US) (Very) early in the morning.
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I woke up bright and early to cook for my students. They wanted ceviche, but I made a tasty seafood salsa instead. I love them. :)
All around me are familiar faces Worn out places, worn out faces Bright and early for the daily races Going nowhere, going nowhere
morning shift SUX but i did get to see this dude bright and early trying to fly into our living room window. he was so stupid. i love him
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(idiomatic, originally, US) (Very) early in the morning.
“I woke up bright and early to cook for my students. They wanted ceviche, but I made a tasty seafood salsa instead. I love them. :)”
— Bluesky· May 2026“All around me are familiar faces Worn out places, worn out faces Bright and early for the daily races Going nowhere, going nowhere”
— Bluesky· May 2026“morning shift SUX but i did get to see this dude bright and early trying to fly into our living room window. he was so stupid. i love him”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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