The early bird catches the worm
proverb
People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of success.
Jane always wakes up at the crack of dawn to exercise and read before heading to work. Well, the early bird catches the worm!
Often appears as...
- i guess the early bird catches the worm
- as they say
Usage tips
Idiomatic
proverb
Acting quickly gives you an advantage.
I was the first to apply for the job and I got it. I guess the early bird catches the worm.
Often appears as...
- they say the early bird catches the worm
- the early bird catches the worm
Usage tips
Idiomatic
proverb
Those who start a task early are more likely to succeed.
Mike always starts his projects as soon as possible. He believes that the early bird catches the worm.
Often appears as...
- the early bird catches the worm is his motto
- remember
Usage tips
Idiomatic
proverb
People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of success.
Jane always wakes up at the crack of dawn to exercise and read before heading to work. Well, the early bird catches the worm!
Often appears as...
- i guess the early bird catches the worm
- as they say
Usage tips
Idiomatic
proverb
Acting quickly gives you an advantage.
I was the first to apply for the job and I got it. I guess the early bird catches the worm.
Often appears as...
- they say the early bird catches the worm
- the early bird catches the worm
Usage tips
Idiomatic
proverb
Those who start a task early are more likely to succeed.
Mike always starts his projects as soon as possible. He believes that the early bird catches the worm.
Often appears as...
- the early bird catches the worm is his motto
- remember
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Motivation Encouraged
Used to motivate oneself or others to start early on tasks.
Our team starts at 7 A.M. to stay ahead—the early bird catches the worm!
Pro Tip 2/3Success Strategy
It implies that being proactive is a strategic approach to success.
She was first at the sale and got the best deals—the early bird catches the worm.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical, not about actual birds or worms.
Arriving early to the interview made a good impression—the early bird catches the worm.
Pro Tip 1/3Motivation Encouraged
Used to motivate oneself or others to start early on tasks.
Our team starts at 7 A.M. to stay ahead—the early bird catches the worm!
Pro Tip 2/3Success Strategy
It implies that being proactive is a strategic approach to success.
She was first at the sale and got the best deals—the early bird catches the worm.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical, not about actual birds or worms.
Arriving early to the interview made a good impression—the early bird catches the worm.
Pro Tip 1/3Motivation Encouraged
Used to motivate oneself or others to start early on tasks.
Our team starts at 7 A.M. to stay ahead—the early bird catches the worm!
Pro Tip 2/3Success Strategy
It implies that being proactive is a strategic approach to success.
She was first at the sale and got the best deals—the early bird catches the worm.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical, not about actual birds or worms.
Arriving early to the interview made a good impression—the early bird catches the worm.
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