The early bird catches the worm In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the early bird catches the worm", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-05-15 08:05

Meaning of The early bird catches the worm

The early bird catches the worm proverb saying

Someone who is particularly active and alert in the early morning hours is more likely to succeed.

A: I don't think you study at this hour of morning.    B: Well, the early bird catches the worm.

Used to say that the person who seizes an opportunity at the earliest point in time has the best chance of receiving its benefits.

If you find a suitable job, apply as quickly as possible. The early bird catches the worm.

This shop is having a sale on appliances tomorrow, so we''ll go there at 5 a.m. The early bird catches the worm, you know.

Other phrases about:

go hard or go home

be braved to face the challenge or quit chances

take (someone, something, or some place) by storm

1. To seize or take control of someone, something, or some place with a sudden and fierce attack

2. To gain a rapid and great fame or success in a place, a field or a particular group of people

be/get up with the lark

Wake up very early.

a second bite at the cherry

A second opportunity

take (one's) chances

1. To grab or make the most of the opportunities when they happens or exists

2. When you take your chances, you take a risk because you may fail.

Origin of The early bird catches the worm

The proverb was first printed in the 1600s.

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