crack of dawn
The first moment of daylight; the instant at which sunrise begins.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We left for the airport at the crack of dawn.”
“The farmers were already working in the fields at the crack of dawn to beat the midday heat.”
“Despite the freezing temperatures, the determined hikers set off at the crack of dawn to reach the mountain summit before the afternoon clouds arrived.”
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all it's cracked up to be
As good as claims or reputation would suggest.
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crack a crust
To make a living.
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crack a fat
To get an erection of the penis.
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crack a smile
To smile, especially while attempting not to.
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crack down
To take harsh action (against), as when enforcing a law more stringently than before.
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crack through
To penetrate
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crack up
To laugh.
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dawn of a new day
A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.
Last updated August 10, 2026