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get up with the chickens

idiom
Meaning

to wake up early


Examples
SIMPLE

Farmers usually get up with the chickens.

CONTEXTUAL

My grandfather is a morning person who likes to get up with the chickens every single day.

COMPLEX

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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Last updated April 17, 2026