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at the crack of dawn
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at a very early time in the morning when the Sun is just rising
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "at the crack of dawn" and when to use it?
The idiom "at the crack of dawn" refers to a very early time in the morning, typically at daybreak or just before sunrise. The phrase is used to describe activities or events that occur at the earliest part of the day. Its origin is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the late 1800s. The word "crack" in this context refers to the first light of the morning before the sun peeks over the horizon, symbolizing the beginning of the day,
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They got off for the hiking expedition at the crack of dawn.
The farmers harvested the crops at the crack of dawn before the heat of the day.
He finished his painting just as the sun rose at the crack of dawn.
The fishermen set out on their boats at the crack of dawn to catch the best fish.
I wake up at the crack of dawn every day to go for a refreshing run.
