Bright and early meaning in English
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Definition
(to wake up) bright and early: (to wake up) early, ahead of schedule, at the crack of dawn
Examples
- "See you bright and early, team!"
Exercise 1
"First thing Thursday".
From the list below, select those terms which share a similar meaning with "first thing" in this context.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select those terms which share a similar meaning with "first thing" in this context.
There may be more than one correct answer!
"First thing Thursday".
From the list below, select those terms which share a similar meaning with "first thing" in this context.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select those terms which share a similar meaning with "first thing" in this context.
There may be more than one correct answer!
"First thing" carries no suggestion of "expectation" or "surprise".
"Early in the morning" is a good definition of the term "first thing" in this context. Example: "I'll get the report to you first thing on Monday morning". In business circles, this term often refers to 9AM, when most companies begin work.
The evening is the end of the day, between day and night, and does not share a similar meaning with "first thing".
The expression "bright and early" describes the early morning, therefore sharing a similar meaning with "first thing". Example: "I have to be up bright and early tomorrow: my plane leaves at 8AM".
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