English Idioms
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Early bird
Meaning
The idiom "early bird" refers to someone who wakes up early or arrives at a place early. It can also refer to someone who takes action quickly or seizes opportunities as soon as they arise. In contemporary language, the phrase is often used to describe people who are proactive and successful in their endeavors.
Usage
- The "early bird" gets the worm, which means that those who wake up early or take action quickly will be rewarded with success.
- As an "early bird," I like to get to work before everyone else to ensure that my projects are completed on time.
- When it comes to making sales, the "early bird" always has the best chance of success because they can catch their prospects early in the day.
- As an "early bird," I also make sure to exercise and eat a healthy breakfast every morning to start my day off on the right foot.
- If you want to be successful, you need to be an "early bird" and always seize opportunities as soon as they arise.
Roots and History
The phrase "early bird" dates back to at least the 17th century and is believed to have originated from the fact that birds are often more productive in the early morning hours when they are fresh and alert. The phrase has since been used to describe people who take advantage of opportunities as soon as they arise. Over time, the meaning of the phrase has expanded to include those who are proactive and successful in their endeavors.
Synonyms in English
- Rise and shine
- Up and at 'em
- First mover advantage
- Jump on the bandwagon
- Get out of bed and do something
Synonyms in other languages
- Chauve-sourd (French) - This idiom translates to "hairy-eared" and is used to describe someone who is always early.
- 苦められない (Japanese) - This idiom translates to "not being able to do hard work" and is used to describe someone who is proactive and successful in their endeavors.
- أ침대에서 일하는 사람들(Korean) - This idiom translates to "people who work early in the morning" and is used to describe those who wake up early or take action quickly.
- 早起者 (Spanish) - This idiom translates to "early risers" and is used to describe people who wake up early.
- 早기 출발자(Chinese) - This idiom translates to "early starters" and is used to describe those who take advantage of opportunities as soon as they arise.