bright and early

⏳ Time
Meaning
to wake up or start an activity very early in the morning
Literal Meaning
lively and early
Example
“We need to leave bright and early to avoid the traffic.”

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In the nick of time

Just barely in time; at the last possible moment.

Once in a blue moon

Very rarely; an event that occurs infrequently.

At the eleventh hour

At the last possible moment before a deadline.

1 o'clock "sharp"

exactly at 1 o'clock without delay