early days

The beginning period or phase of some entity, trend, or phenomenon. The phrase is used when such a thing is being recalled at a later time. In the early days of this project, I expected a very different outcome than what we have seen. Back in the early days, the company that became this multinational corporation only had four employees!

See also: days, early

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

it's early days

it's early in the day

BRITISH

COMMON If you say that it's early days or it's early in the day, you mean that it is too soon to be sure about what will happen about a situation in the future. We haven't made much progress, but it's early days yet. The spokesman did not expect any immediate changes to pricing policy. `It is very early in the day yet.'

See also: days, early

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

it's early days

it is too soon to be sure how a particular situation will develop. British informal

See also: days, early

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

it’s early ˈdays (yet)

(British English) it is too soon to be certain about something: The new store hasn’t had many customers though of course it’s early days yet.

See also: days, early

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

it's early days
(one's) best foot forward
best foot forward
how the mighty are fallen
how the mighty have fallen
(as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
57
and the rest
and how
and how!

References in periodicals archive

New Delhi (India), June 7 (ANI): Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran announced the news of his homecoming by sharing a throwback photo from his early days of performing in his hometown, Ipswich.

Ed Sheeran shares throwback picture to announce homecoming

Asked by the show's host, Kirsty Young, about her own experiences in the early days of her career, she said: "I won't lie, I have had quite a few experiences in my early career that would curl your toes.

Star's'bad experiences' SUNDAY SHORTS

Darkest Hour (PG) is set during the early days of World War Two.

Cinema guide; This week's movies

Talking ahead of his Australasia tour later this year, he said their shared Scouse sense of humour prevented him and his fellow Beatles from "going mad" while spending so much time together in their early days.

I quit boozing at gigs when I forgot what to Say, Say, Say

- Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire told the Press Association it is still early days to start celebrating gender equality in the television

They say..

It will explore Churchill's struggle with an unprepared public, a sceptical king and political infighting as he leads a charge against Hitler's army in the early days of the Second World War.

Star transformed for Churchill role

Take a trip back in time and celebrate the heroes of the past - Jim Baxter, John Greig and Sandy Jardine in the early days right up to the eras of Mark Hateley, Ally McCoist and Richard Gough.

GLORY AND THE DREAM; Take a trip through the mists of time and relive Rangers' greatest nights in the European arena RANGERS: EUROPEAN ADVENTURES 4-PAGE SPECIAL

Since its early days as a service, the Air Force has embraced technological advances in air and space capabilities and played an integral role as a global airpower.

Airman aerials

But whilst philosophical about the club's stalled progress over the last few years, the Italian says dismissing this season's form as the consequence merely of "early days" is dangerous.

Sunderland are better now than during Fabio Borini's first spell at the club, says the Italian; Fabio Borini insists Sunderland have more quality and strength in depth since his loan spell on Wearside, but admits the clock is ticking

The Cobra rollercoaster at West |Midlands Safari Park in 1985 A camel helps out a mechanic in the early days of West Midlands Safari Park A camel helps out a mechanic in the early days of West Midlands Safari Park | Stratford Butterfly Farm owner Gareth |Ireland and environmental presenter David Bellamy at the official opening in 1985

NOSTALGIA: THEME PARKS WE LOVED AS KIDS

In the early days of SawStop, they tried to contract with many of the major table saw manufacturers to supply them with their hardware.

First blood?

But she says it's still early days and she's yet to introduce City trader Eddie Boxshall to her "best mate" – ex–husband Lee Mead.

Denise I'm glad my new man is not in showbiz

Designer Tom Ford has said that it was horrible to live in the early days of the AIDS epidemic.

Designer Tom Ford Talks About Living In Early Days Of AIDS Epidemic, 'Cancer Was Something To Celebrate'

Summary: WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell sharply last week to its lowest level since the early days of the 2007-09 recession, suggesting the job market is still healing despite weakness in the broader economy.

US jobless claims fall sharply, trade gap narrows

The Troublemaker singer said he's in the early days of a new relationship, but is proud of the fact he is able to keep his personal life private.

Olly's secret dates with mystery girl; CELEBS 1

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释义	early days early days The beginning period or phase of some entity, trend, or phenomenon. The phrase is used when such a thing is being recalled at a later time. In the early days of this project, I expected a very different outcome than what we have seen. Back in the early days, the company that became this multinational corporation only had four employees! See also: days, early Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. it's early days or it's early in the day BRITISH COMMON If you say that it's early days or it's early in the day, you mean that it is too soon to be sure about what will happen about a situation in the future. We haven't made much progress, but it's early days yet. The spokesman did not expect any immediate changes to pricing policy. `It is very early in the day yet.' See also: days, early Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. it's early days it is too soon to be sure how a particular situation will develop. British informal See also: days, early Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary it’s early ˈdays (yet) (British English) it is too soon to be certain about something: The new store hasn’t had many customers though of course it’s early days yet. See also: days, early Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: it's early days (one's) best foot forward best foot forward how the mighty are fallen how the mighty have fallen (as) sure as eggs (is eggs) 57 and the rest and how and how! References in periodicals archive New Delhi (India), June 7 (ANI): Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran announced the news of his homecoming by sharing a throwback photo from his early days of performing in his hometown, Ipswich. Ed Sheeran shares throwback picture to announce homecoming Asked by the show's host, Kirsty Young, about her own experiences in the early days of her career, she said: "I won't lie, I have had quite a few experiences in my early career that would curl your toes. Star's'bad experiences' SUNDAY SHORTS Darkest Hour (PG) is set during the early days of World War Two. Cinema guide; This week's movies Talking ahead of his Australasia tour later this year, he said their shared Scouse sense of humour prevented him and his fellow Beatles from "going mad" while spending so much time together in their early days. I quit boozing at gigs when I forgot what to Say, Say, Say - Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire told the Press Association it is still early days to start celebrating gender equality in the television They say.. It will explore Churchill's struggle with an unprepared public, a sceptical king and political infighting as he leads a charge against Hitler's army in the early days of the Second World War. Star transformed for Churchill role Take a trip back in time and celebrate the heroes of the past - Jim Baxter, John Greig and Sandy Jardine in the early days right up to the eras of Mark Hateley, Ally McCoist and Richard Gough. GLORY AND THE DREAM; Take a trip through the mists of time and relive Rangers' greatest nights in the European arena RANGERS: EUROPEAN ADVENTURES 4-PAGE SPECIAL Since its early days as a service, the Air Force has embraced technological advances in air and space capabilities and played an integral role as a global airpower. Airman aerials But whilst philosophical about the club's stalled progress over the last few years, the Italian says dismissing this season's form as the consequence merely of "early days" is dangerous. Sunderland are better now than during Fabio Borini's first spell at the club, says the Italian; Fabio Borini insists Sunderland have more quality and strength in depth since his loan spell on Wearside, but admits the clock is ticking The Cobra rollercoaster at West \|Midlands Safari Park in 1985 A camel helps out a mechanic in the early days of West Midlands Safari Park A camel helps out a mechanic in the early days of West Midlands Safari Park \| Stratford Butterfly Farm owner Gareth \|Ireland and environmental presenter David Bellamy at the official opening in 1985 NOSTALGIA: THEME PARKS WE LOVED AS KIDS In the early days of SawStop, they tried to contract with many of the major table saw manufacturers to supply them with their hardware. First blood? But she says it's still early days and she's yet to introduce City trader Eddie Boxshall to her "best mate" – ex–husband Lee Mead. Denise I'm glad my new man is not in showbiz Designer Tom Ford has said that it was horrible to live in the early days of the AIDS epidemic. Designer Tom Ford Talks About Living In Early Days Of AIDS Epidemic, 'Cancer Was Something To Celebrate' Summary: WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell sharply last week to its lowest level since the early days of the 2007-09 recession, suggesting the job market is still healing despite weakness in the broader economy. US jobless claims fall sharply, trade gap narrows The Troublemaker singer said he's in the early days of a new relationship, but is proud of the fact he is able to keep his personal life private. Olly's secret dates with mystery girl; CELEBS 1
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