Rise and shine

phrasal verb

Wake up and get out of bed, especially to start the day with energy and enthusiasm.

It's already 7 AM, rise and shine!
Visual representation of "rise and shine" - Wake up and get out of bed, especially to start the day with energy and enthusiasm.

Often appears as...

  • time to rise and shine
  • rise and shine

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

expression

An encouragement to someone to wake up and be active, mainly used in the morning.

Rise and shine, we have a long day ahead of us.
Visual representation of "rise and shine" - An encouragement to someone to wake up and be active, mainly used in the morning.

Often appears as...

  • rise and shine
  • it's a new day
idiom

To start the day strong and work hard from the start.

This company values employees who rise and shine.
Visual representation of "rise and shine" - To start the day strong and work hard from the start.

Often appears as...

  • employees need to rise and shine
  • i love to rise and shine

Usage tips

Business, Work

phrasal verb

Wake up and get out of bed, especially to start the day with energy and enthusiasm.

It's already 7 AM, rise and shine!
Visual representation of "rise and shine" - Wake up and get out of bed, especially to start the day with energy and enthusiasm.

Often appears as...

  • time to rise and shine
  • rise and shine

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

expression

An encouragement to someone to wake up and be active, mainly used in the morning.

Rise and shine, we have a long day ahead of us.
Visual representation of "rise and shine" - An encouragement to someone to wake up and be active, mainly used in the morning.

Often appears as...

  • rise and shine
  • it's a new day
idiom

To start the day strong and work hard from the start.

This company values employees who rise and shine.
Visual representation of "rise and shine" - To start the day strong and work hard from the start.

Often appears as...

  • employees need to rise and shine
  • i love to rise and shine

Usage tips

Business, Work

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Morning Routine

Often used to cheerfully encourage others to start their day after waking up.

Illustration for Morning Routine
Come on kids, rise and shine, breakfast is ready!
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Energetic Start

Implies a vigorous and positive beginning to the day, not just physically getting out of bed.

Illustration for Energetic Start
I love how you rise and shine on weekends ready for an adventure!
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Not Literal

The phrase is often not a direct order but a lighthearted way to start the day.

Illustration for Not Literal
Rise and shine, sleepyhead! The sun's been up for hours!
Visual representation of the word "Rise and shine"

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