Finding this extra money in my coat feels like Christmas come early.
Christmas come early
idiomSomething very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
Origin
disputed originReferring to the imaginary situation of Christmas occurring before the usual date, and thus one enjoying the festivities and receiving Christmas presents early.
When the boss announced an unexpected bonus for everyone, it felt like Christmas come early for the whole office.
Receiving the acceptance letter from the university months ahead of the schedule felt like Christmas come early, transforming her entire outlook on the future.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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be a hundred years too early
To be so immature and unprepared as to have no hope of achieving an accomplishment.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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bright and early
(Very) early in the morning.
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call it an early night
To go to bed or cease one's activities earlier in the evening than usual.
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cancel someone's Christmas
To kill or destroy someone.
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Christmas graduate
A freshman who drops out of college at the end of the first semester.
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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.