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Christmas come early

idiom
Meaning

Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.


Origin

disputed origin

Referring to the imaginary situation of Christmas occurring before the usual date, and thus one enjoying the festivities and receiving Christmas presents early.

Examples
SIMPLE

Finding this extra money in my coat feels like Christmas come early.

CONTEXTUAL

When the boss announced an unexpected bonus for everyone, it felt like Christmas come early for the whole office.

COMPLEX

Receiving the acceptance letter from the university months ahead of the schedule felt like Christmas come early, transforming her entire outlook on the future.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  2. 02

    be a hundred years too early

    To be so immature and unprepared as to have no hope of achieving an accomplishment.

  3. 03

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  4. 04

    bright and early

    (Very) early in the morning.

  5. 05

    call it an early night

    To go to bed or cease one's activities earlier in the evening than usual.

  6. 06

    cancel someone's Christmas

    To kill or destroy someone.

  7. 07

    Christmas graduate

    A freshman who drops out of college at the end of the first semester.

  8. 08

    Christmas tree bill

    A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.

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