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rise and shine

idiom
Meaning

Used to wish someone happiness upon waking up


Origin

disputed origin

Presumably Isaiah 60:1.

Examples
SIMPLE

Rise and shine, it is time for breakfast.

CONTEXTUAL

My mother always walked into my room and told me to rise and shine before school.

COMPLEX

Even though the morning air was freezing, he cheerfully told his camping companions to rise and shine for the hike ahead.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    get a rise out of

    To obtain a reaction from (someone), especially one of annoyance.

  2. 02

    get one's shine box

    Used as an insult.

  3. 03

    Lord willing and the creek don't rise

    Barring unforeseen circumstances.

  4. 04

    rain or shine

    Regardless of the circumstances; (more literally) regardless of the state of the weather.

  5. 05

    rise to the challenge

    To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.

  6. 06

    rise to the occasion

    To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.

  7. 07

    rise to the purple

    An elevation to a very high rank, especially a royal one.

  8. 08

    rise up

    To mount a rebellion or insurgency; to rebel; to revolt.

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