Bright and early Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹaɪt/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɝɫi
BRYTE-and-UR-lee
bɹˈaɪt/ /ˈænd/ /ˈɜːli
BRYTE-and-UR-lee
Definition
Very early in the morning, often soon after sunrise. Used to emphasize that something happens or should happen early in the day.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and cheerful; often used for appointments, departures, or meetings. Implies not just earliness, but a positive, energetic start. Common mistake: using it for late morning or night events.
Spanish: muy tempranoPortuguese (BR): cedo - logo cedoPortuguese (PT): bem cedo - logo pela manhãChinese (Simplified): 一大早 - 很早Chinese (Traditional): 一大早 - 很早Hindi: बहुत सुबह जल्दीArabic: في الصباح الباكرBengali: ভোর সকালেই - খুব সকালেইRussian: с раннего утра - рано утромJapanese: 朝早く - 明け方にVietnamese: từ sáng sớmKorean: 아침 일찍 - 이른 아침에Turkish: günün ilk saatlerinde - sabahın erken saatlerindeUrdu: صبح سویرےIndonesian: pagi-pagi sekali
Example Sentences
We need to leave bright and early tomorrow.
basic
The meeting starts bright and early at 7 a.m.
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She always wakes up bright and early for work.
basic
If you want fresh bread, you have to get to the bakery bright and early.
natural
He promised to call me bright and early Monday morning.
natural
Let's get this trip started bright and early!
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