bright and early

bright and early
bright and early
very early in the morning or the workday. •

Yes, I'll be there bright and early.

I want to see you here on time tomorrow, bright and early, or you're fired!

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{adj. phr.} Prompt and alert; on time and ready; cheerful and on time or before time. * /He came down bright and early to breakfast./ * /She arrived bright and early for the appointment./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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