rise and shine
Used to wish someone happiness upon waking up
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Rise and shine, it is time for breakfast.”
“My mother always walked into my room and told me to rise and shine before school.”
“Even though the morning air was freezing, he cheerfully told his camping companions to rise and shine for the hike ahead.”
Presumably Isaiah 60:1.
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get a rise out of
To obtain a reaction from (someone), especially one of annoyance.
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get one's shine box
Used as an insult.
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Lord willing and the creek don't rise
Barring unforeseen circumstances.
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make hay while the sun shines
To act while an opportunity exists; to take action while a situation is favorable.
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rain or shine
Regardless of the circumstances; (more literally) regardless of the state of the weather.
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rise to the challenge
To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.
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rise to the occasion
To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.
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rise to the purple
An elevation to a very high rank, especially a royal one.
Last updated August 10, 2026