Christmas come early Meaning in English

expression

US

KRIS-muhs KUHM UR-lee

UK

KRIS-muhs kuhm UR-lee

Definition

This expression is used when something very good or surprising happens unexpectedly, like receiving a gift, making you feel as happy as if it were Christmas.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often humorous; usually used about a pleasant surprise, lucky event, or unexpected good fortune. Only used in a positive context. Often appears as 'It's like Christmas come early.' Not actually related to the holiday itself.

• Spanish: como si fuera Navidad - un regalo caído del cielo
• Portuguese (BR): como se fosse Natal - presente inesperado
• Portuguese (PT): como se fosse Natal - presente inesperado
• Chinese (Simplified): 像圣诞节提前到了 - 天降大礼
• Chinese (Traditional): 像聖誕節提前到了 - 天降大禮
• Hindi: मानो क्रिसमस जल्दी आ गया हो - अचानक खुशी
• Arabic: كأن عيد الميلاد جاء مبكرًا - هدية من السماء
• Bengali: হঠাৎ উপহার পাওয়ার মতো অনুভূতি - আকস্মিক আনন্দ
• Russian: как будто Рождество пришло раньше - подарок судьбы
• Japanese: クリスマスが早く来たみたい - 思いがけない幸運
• Vietnamese: như Giáng Sinh đến sớm - bất ngờ may mắn
• Korean: 크리스마스가 일찍 온 것 같다 - 뜻밖의 행운
• Turkish: noel erken gelmiş gibi - beklenmedik mutluluk
• Urdu: ایسا لگا جیسے کرسمس جلدی آگیا - خوشگوار حیرت
• Indonesian: rasanya seperti Natal datang lebih awal - kejutan menyenangkan

Example Sentences

When I found money in my pocket, it felt like Christmas come early.

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A free meal at work was Christmas come early for everyone.

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Getting tickets to the concert was Christmas come early for her.

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Wow, all my favorite desserts? This is Christmas come early!

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Getting a day off right before the deadline? That's Christmas come early.

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For tech lovers, a surprise gadget launch is like Christmas come early.

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