Used to describe taking action before others, which often leads to an advantage.

Early Opportunity

Remember, this is primarily a British phrase and may not be understood by all English speakers.

British Origin

Often used metaphorically rather than indicating actual time.

Especially used in football to mean doing something at the beginning of the game.

It implies setting an early precedent or mood in a game.

The action taken early doors is often expected to influence the rest of the game.