Be/get up with the lark
phrase
To wake up very early in the morning.
He is always up with the lark to prepare for his job.
Often appears as...
- up with the lark
- gets up with the lark
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To wake up very early in the morning.
He is always up with the lark to prepare for his job.
Often appears as...
- up with the lark
- gets up with the lark
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Early Riser Implied
The phrase suggests someone who habitually wakes up with enthusiasm, often for work or study.
Even on weekends, Jenna is up with the lark, ready to start the day.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
The expression usually has a positive tone, praising the person's dedication and discipline.
Everyone admires him for getting up with the lark and hitting the gym.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Speech
It's a metaphorical phrase; one does not literally wake up with birds, but rather very early.
She's up with the lark to finish her novel before the deadline.
Pro Tip 1/3Early Riser Implied
The phrase suggests someone who habitually wakes up with enthusiasm, often for work or study.
Even on weekends, Jenna is up with the lark, ready to start the day.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
The expression usually has a positive tone, praising the person's dedication and discipline.
Everyone admires him for getting up with the lark and hitting the gym.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Speech
It's a metaphorical phrase; one does not literally wake up with birds, but rather very early.
She's up with the lark to finish her novel before the deadline.
Pro Tip 1/3Early Riser Implied
The phrase suggests someone who habitually wakes up with enthusiasm, often for work or study.
Even on weekends, Jenna is up with the lark, ready to start the day.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
The expression usually has a positive tone, praising the person's dedication and discipline.
Everyone admires him for getting up with the lark and hitting the gym.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Speech
It's a metaphorical phrase; one does not literally wake up with birds, but rather very early.
She's up with the lark to finish her novel before the deadline.
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