idiom
The Early Bird Catches the Worm
the UR-lee BURD KACH-iz the WURM
/ðə ˈɜːrliː bɜːrd ˈkætʃɪz ðə wɜːrm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Theearlybirdcatchestheworm
Dictionary meaning
Success comes to those who prepare and act early.
Examples
- She arrived an hour before the sale opened — the early bird catches the worm.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'ear', 'bird', 'catch', and 'worm'.
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