get up with the chickens
to wake up early
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Farmers usually get up with the chickens.”
“My grandfather is a morning person who likes to get up with the chickens every single day.”
“Determined to finish the harvest before the heat of the afternoon, the workers resolved to get up with the chickens throughout the busy season.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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chicken feed
A very small or insignificant quantity, especially of money.
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chicken out
To shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.
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chicken scratch
Cramped or illegible handwriting.
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choke the chicken
To masturbate by stimulating one's penis.
Last updated August 10, 2026