The early bird catches the worm

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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!
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Often appears as...

  • i guess the early bird catches the worm
  • as they say

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Idiomatic

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Motivation Encouraged

Used to motivate oneself or others to start early on tasks.

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Our team starts at 7 A.M. to stay ahead—the early bird catches the worm!
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Success Strategy

It implies that being proactive is a strategic approach to success.

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She was first at the sale and got the best deals—the early bird catches the worm.
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Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical, not about actual birds or worms.

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Arriving early to the interview made a good impression—the early bird catches the worm.
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