at the break of dawn

at the break of dawn

Very early in the morning, when the sun rises (dawn). It's a long drive, so we'll have to leave at the break of dawn if we want to get there on time.
See also: break, dawn, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • dawn
  • at the crack of dawn
  • crack of dawn
  • crack of dawn, (at) the
  • the crack of dawn
  • oh dark hundred
  • start for
  • start for (some place)
  • break of day
  • from dawn to dusk
References in periodicals archive
As a college student, Alicaba left his house at the break of dawn. Now a teacher at Panghulo Elementary School, sometimes he takes boat rides with his students on their way to school, within walking distance from Artex.
Malabon teacher rides boat to school
While waking up at the break of dawn may not be up everyone's alley, sunsets offer greater vistas for the consideration of one and all.
Being grateful for sunsets
"I'm glad to see that there was a huge turnout today, from the first tee off at the break of dawn, to last four ball finishing on the 18th, I think it's safe to say that everyone enjoyed themselves.
Patrick Miitii wins Captain's Prize at Ruiru Golf Club
We offer nine holy masses at the break of dawn. We pray more and fervently often in the company of our family and friends.
'Simbang Gabi' a manifestation of the Filipinos' strong faith in God, says bishop
At the break of dawn over 50 cyclists paddled from Zamzama through the streets of Clifton, cycling by I.
Cycologists Cycling ride to Beach Luxury Hotel
"Chokkhudaan" takes place at the break of dawn on Mahalaya, where the potters paint the eyes of Durga.
With Mahalaya, countdown begins for Durga Pooja
At the break of dawn this morning, a crew of 31 jet skiers took off from Kinmen, headed for Penghu.
31 jet skiers ride across Taiwan Strait from Kinmen to Penghu
De Lima of Baao, Camarines Sur, clocked 10 minutes and 6.54 seconds to dominate the secondary girls' 3,000-meter at the break of dawn to earn the Games' first gold medal.
Destitute athletes find gold in Vigan games
Some eager members of the public arrived at the break of dawn to get the best spot.
Kate is in the pink!
at the break of dawn. And over in the feeder stream: gentlemen
Low Commotion
At the break of dawn Tuesday, calm returned to the area yet no clear victor emerged.
Calm returns to border after Daesh-Nusra clashes
With 30 hours of continuous music playback rechargeable anywhere via USB, your party won't stop even at the break of dawn. MDR-XB650BT will be available in all Sony Center and major electronic stores across India.
Sony launches MDR-XB650BT wireless headphones at Rs. 7,990
The show consists of stories including being serenaded at the break of dawn by Robert Smith, trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda and coming to the conclusion that he will never have a proper conversation with his mum.
2 for 1 tickets
Despite the frosty start, at the break of dawn there was a warmth - with a pinky red glow in the sky.
Sunrise makes dramatic arrival
TERRIFIED residents have demanded answers after helicopters swooped on a disused nuclear power station at the break of dawn.
We're demanding answers over 3am N-plant swoop; Terrified residents: Why didn't you warn us over 'copter exercise