dawn

Related to dawn: dusk

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.

at the crack 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 crack of dawn if we want to get there on time.

See also: crack, dawn, of

dawn (up)on (one)

To occur to one, especially very suddenly or unexpectedly. Once I pulled up to the bank, it dawned on me that I had forgotten my wallet. Did it just dawn on you that throwing the ball in the house might be a bad idea, or did you have that realization before breaking mom's vase?

dawn of a new day

A new or fresh beginning, or a turning point that achieves as much. With their first democratically elected leader in office, many in the nation felt that it was the dawn of a new day.

false dawn

A situation that looks like it is beginning to improve when, in reality, it is not. Barb thought her marriage was beginning to improve when her husband came home in a good mood, but it proved to be a false dawn when he handed her divorce papers. Everyone was happy when they heard that they were all getting a raise, but it turned out to be a false dawn when management cut all of their hours.

from dawn to dusk

From sunrise to sunset. When the power was out, we had to do as much as we could from dawn to dusk.

handbags at dawn

A confrontation or disagreement that is highly aggressive, emotionally expressive, or dramatic, but which does not end or result in violence. Used originally and primarily in reference to football (soccer) players, who would be sent off if they engaged in violent actions, the phrase is a play on the clichéd "pistols at dawn," indicating a forthcoming pistol duel. Primarily heard in UK. It was handbags at dawn between the two players, who had been verbally taunting one another throughout the match.

it's always darkest (just) before the dawn

proverb The worst part of an experience or period usually happens just before things get better. When I was lost in depression, friends tried to remind me that it's always darkest just before the dawn. Things will get worse before they get better, but it's always darkest before the dawn.

light dawns (on one)

Something suddenly becomes clear, certain, or fully understandable to one. The light dawned when I remembered that my grandfather had been stationed in Japan many years ago. It wasn't until I was able to say it out loud that the light dawned on me about what really happened.

the crack of dawn

The moment at which the sun first rises. It's a long drive, so we'll have to leave at the crack of dawn if we want to get there on time. I've been up since the crack of dawn repairing the fences that blew down in the storm.

See also: crack, dawn, of

the darkest hour is just before the dawn

proverb The worst part of an experience or period usually happens just before things get better. When I was lost in depression, friends tried to remind me that the darkest hour is just before the dawn

See also: before, dark, dawn, hour, just

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

at the crack of dawn

and at the break of dawn

Fig. at the earliest light of the day. Jane was always awake at the crack of dawn. The birds start singing at the break of dawn.

See also: crack, dawn, of

darkest hour is just before the dawn

and It's always darkest just before the dawn.

Prov. When things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better. Jill: I feel like giving up. I don't have a job, my boyfriend left me, and they're raising the rent for my apartment. Jane: It's always darkest just before the dawn.

See also: before, dark, dawn, hour, just

dawn (up)on someone

Fig. [for a fact] to become apparent to someone; [for something] to be suddenly realized by someone. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Then it dawned upon me that I was actually going to have the job. On the way home, it dawned on me that I had never returned your call, so when I got home I called immediately.

See also: dawn, on

from dawn to dusk

Fig. during the period of the day when there is light; from the rising of the sun to the setting of the sun. I have to work from dawn to dusk on the farm. The factory runs from dawn to dusk to produce hats and gloves.

It's always darkest just before the dawn.

See The darkest hour is just before the dawn.

See also: always, before, dark, dawn, just

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

crack of dawn

Very early morning, daybreak. For example, I got up at the crack of dawn. The crack in this term alludes either to the suddenness of sunrise or to the small wedge of light appearing as the sun rises over the horizon. Originally the term was usually put as crack of day. [Late 1800s]

See also: crack, dawn, of

dawn on

Also, dawn upon. Become evident or understood, as in It finally dawned on him that he was expected to call them, or Around noon it dawned upon me that I had never eaten breakfast. This expression transfers the beginning of daylight to the beginning of a thought process. Harriet Beecher Stowe had it in Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852): "The idea that they had either feelings or rights had never dawned upon her." [Mid-1800s]

See also: dawn, on

light dawned, the

Understanding came at last, as in They couldn't figure out where they went wrong, but then the light dawned-they'd turned right instead of left . This expression transfers the beginning of dawn to human perception. [c. 1800]

at the crack of dawn

If you do something at the crack of dawn, you do it very early in the morning. I'm not used to getting up at the crack of dawn. We set off at the crack of dawn.

See also: crack, dawn, of

a false dawn

mainly BRITISH, JOURNALISM

COMMON If an event is a false dawn, it seems to show that something is improving or something successful is happening, but in fact it is not. The new age of enterprise which the Government hoped would revitalise Britain in the Eighties turned out to be a false dawn. Everything they have said is sensible but we have had a lot of false dawns with this company before.

light dawns

If light dawns, you suddenly realize or understand something. I didn't realize they were a couple till I saw them together last night and the light suddenly dawned. Note: You can also say that light dawns on someone. `Oh!' she said, as if the light had finally dawned on her. `I'm on the wrong floor, huh?'

the crack of dawn

very early in the morning.

Crack here means the instant of time occupied by the crack of a whip.

See also: crack, dawn, of

a false dawn

a misleadingly hopeful sign.

A false dawn is literally a transient light in the sky which precedes the rising of the sun by about an hour, commonly seen in Eastern countries.

1992 Frank McLynn Hearts of Darkness After five weeks Clapperton seemed to recover; it proved merely a false dawn for two days later Clapperton died.

the crack of ˈdawn

(informal) very early in the morning: We’ll have to get up at the crack of dawn to be there by 9 a.m.

See also: crack, dawn, of

(the) light ˈdawned (on somebody)

somebody suddenly understood or began to understand something: I puzzled over the problem for ages before the light suddenly dawned on me.

dawn on

or dawn upon

To begin to be perceived or understood by someone; become apparent to someone: It dawned on me that I had forgotten to pick up some milk. A possible motive for the crime dawned upon the detective.

See also: dawn, on

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

crack of dawn, (at) the

Early in the morning. The origin of this expression is uncertain. One writer suggests that “crack” is derived from the ancient meaning of a sudden loud noise (since the word comes from Old English cracian, “to resound”), because the sun comes up suddenly. Rudyard Kipling used similar imagery in his poem “Mandalay,” where “the dawn comes up like thunder outer China ’crost the Bay.” On the other hand, “crack” may refer to a small space or opening—that is, the wedge of light that appears as the sun rises over the horizon. Whichever, the phrase originated in America in the late nineteenth century. It may already have been a cliché when W. Somerset Maugham wrote (Catalina, 1948), “He had slipped away at the crack of dawn.”

dawn on (someone), to

To perceive or understand for the first time. See light dawned.

See also: dawn, on

light dawned, the

At last one understands; one finally grasps the meaning or an idea, or the like. Strictly speaking this expression is tautological, since the noun dawn means the reappearance of light and the verb to dawn means to become light. However, when it is transferred to human perception, as it has been since about 1800, it makes sense as the beginning (dawn) of understanding (light). The British locution does not raise this problem, since it is came the dawn.

词组	dawn
释义	dawn Related to dawn: dusk 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 at the crack 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 crack of dawn if we want to get there on time. See also: crack, dawn, of dawn (up)on (one) To occur to one, especially very suddenly or unexpectedly. Once I pulled up to the bank, it dawned on me that I had forgotten my wallet. Did it just dawn on you that throwing the ball in the house might be a bad idea, or did you have that realization before breaking mom's vase? See also: dawn dawn of a new day A new or fresh beginning, or a turning point that achieves as much. With their first democratically elected leader in office, many in the nation felt that it was the dawn of a new day. See also: dawn, new, of false dawn A situation that looks like it is beginning to improve when, in reality, it is not. Barb thought her marriage was beginning to improve when her husband came home in a good mood, but it proved to be a false dawn when he handed her divorce papers. Everyone was happy when they heard that they were all getting a raise, but it turned out to be a false dawn when management cut all of their hours. See also: dawn, false from dawn to dusk From sunrise to sunset. When the power was out, we had to do as much as we could from dawn to dusk. See also: dawn handbags at dawn A confrontation or disagreement that is highly aggressive, emotionally expressive, or dramatic, but which does not end or result in violence. Used originally and primarily in reference to football (soccer) players, who would be sent off if they engaged in violent actions, the phrase is a play on the clichéd "pistols at dawn," indicating a forthcoming pistol duel. Primarily heard in UK. It was handbags at dawn between the two players, who had been verbally taunting one another throughout the match. See also: dawn, handbag it's always darkest (just) before the dawn proverb The worst part of an experience or period usually happens just before things get better. When I was lost in depression, friends tried to remind me that it's always darkest just before the dawn. Things will get worse before they get better, but it's always darkest before the dawn. See also: always, before, dark, dawn light dawns (on one) Something suddenly becomes clear, certain, or fully understandable to one. The light dawned when I remembered that my grandfather had been stationed in Japan many years ago. It wasn't until I was able to say it out loud that the light dawned on me about what really happened. See also: dawn, light the crack of dawn The moment at which the sun first rises. It's a long drive, so we'll have to leave at the crack of dawn if we want to get there on time. I've been up since the crack of dawn repairing the fences that blew down in the storm. See also: crack, dawn, of the darkest hour is just before the dawn proverb The worst part of an experience or period usually happens just before things get better. When I was lost in depression, friends tried to remind me that the darkest hour is just before the dawn See also: before, dark, dawn, hour, just Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. at the crack of dawn and at the break of dawn Fig. at the earliest light of the day. Jane was always awake at the crack of dawn. The birds start singing at the break of dawn. See also: crack, dawn, of darkest hour is just before the dawn and It's always darkest just before the dawn. Prov. When things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better. Jill: I feel like giving up. I don't have a job, my boyfriend left me, and they're raising the rent for my apartment. Jane: It's always darkest just before the dawn. See also: before, dark, dawn, hour, just dawn (up)on someone Fig. [for a fact] to become apparent to someone; [for something] to be suddenly realized by someone. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Then it dawned upon me that I was actually going to have the job. On the way home, it dawned on me that I had never returned your call, so when I got home I called immediately. See also: dawn, on from dawn to dusk Fig. during the period of the day when there is light; from the rising of the sun to the setting of the sun. I have to work from dawn to dusk on the farm. The factory runs from dawn to dusk to produce hats and gloves. See also: dawn It's always darkest just before the dawn. See The darkest hour is just before the dawn. See also: always, before, dark, dawn, just McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. crack of dawn Very early morning, daybreak. For example, I got up at the crack of dawn. The crack in this term alludes either to the suddenness of sunrise or to the small wedge of light appearing as the sun rises over the horizon. Originally the term was usually put as crack of day. [Late 1800s] See also: crack, dawn, of dawn on Also, dawn upon. Become evident or understood, as in It finally dawned on him that he was expected to call them, or Around noon it dawned upon me that I had never eaten breakfast. This expression transfers the beginning of daylight to the beginning of a thought process. Harriet Beecher Stowe had it in Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852): "The idea that they had either feelings or rights had never dawned upon her." [Mid-1800s] See also: dawn, on light dawned, the Understanding came at last, as in They couldn't figure out where they went wrong, but then the light dawned-they'd turned right instead of left . This expression transfers the beginning of dawn to human perception. [c. 1800] See also: light The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. at the crack of dawn If you do something at the crack of dawn, you do it very early in the morning. I'm not used to getting up at the crack of dawn. We set off at the crack of dawn. See also: crack, dawn, of a false dawn mainly BRITISH, JOURNALISM COMMON If an event is a false dawn, it seems to show that something is improving or something successful is happening, but in fact it is not. The new age of enterprise which the Government hoped would revitalise Britain in the Eighties turned out to be a false dawn. Everything they have said is sensible but we have had a lot of false dawns with this company before. See also: dawn, false light dawns If light dawns, you suddenly realize or understand something. I didn't realize they were a couple till I saw them together last night and the light suddenly dawned. Note: You can also say that light dawns on someone. `Oh!' she said, as if the light had finally dawned on her. `I'm on the wrong floor, huh?' See also: dawn, light Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. the crack of dawn very early in the morning. Crack here means the instant of time occupied by the crack of a whip. See also: crack, dawn, of a false dawn a misleadingly hopeful sign. A false dawn is literally a transient light in the sky which precedes the rising of the sun by about an hour, commonly seen in Eastern countries. 1992 Frank McLynn Hearts of Darkness After five weeks Clapperton seemed to recover; it proved merely a false dawn for two days later Clapperton died. See also: dawn, false Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary the crack of ˈdawn (informal) very early in the morning: We’ll have to get up at the crack of dawn to be there by 9 a.m. See also: crack, dawn, of (the) light ˈdawned (on somebody) somebody suddenly understood or began to understand something: I puzzled over the problem for ages before the light suddenly dawned on me. See also: dawn, light Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary dawn on or dawn upon v. To begin to be perceived or understood by someone; become apparent to someone: It dawned on me that I had forgotten to pick up some milk. A possible motive for the crime dawned upon the detective. See also: dawn, on The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. crack of dawn, (at) the Early in the morning. The origin of this expression is uncertain. One writer suggests that “crack” is derived from the ancient meaning of a sudden loud noise (since the word comes from Old English cracian, “to resound”), because the sun comes up suddenly. Rudyard Kipling used similar imagery in his poem “Mandalay,” where “the dawn comes up like thunder outer China ’crost the Bay.” On the other hand, “crack” may refer to a small space or opening—that is, the wedge of light that appears as the sun rises over the horizon. Whichever, the phrase originated in America in the late nineteenth century. It may already have been a cliché when W. Somerset Maugham wrote (Catalina, 1948), “He had slipped away at the crack of dawn.” See also: crack, of dawn on (someone), to To perceive or understand for the first time. See light dawned. See also: dawn, on light dawned, the At last one understands; one finally grasps the meaning or an idea, or the like. Strictly speaking this expression is tautological, since the noun dawn means the reappearance of light and the verb to dawn means to become light. However, when it is transferred to human perception, as it has been since about 1800, it makes sense as the beginning (dawn) of understanding (light). The British locution does not raise this problem, since it is came the dawn. See also: light The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: at the break of 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 Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier Dawn Foods, has established itself as the premier bakery service provider, inspiring bakery success every day. Ardent Mills Canada - ARDENT MILLS ANNOUNCES SALE OF CANADIAN PLANT TO DAWN FOODS -- 24/6/2019 Dawn Foods said the acquisition of Ardent Mills' Burlington plant will provide increased access to products for Canadian customers. Dawn Foods Acquires Canada-Based Flour Supplier Ardent Mills to Expand Footprint in Canada Ashley joked that they would normally talk things through over a hot Vimto, then agree that Dawn is 'always right.'. We are best friends and I'm always right! housewife dawn's secret to a happy marriage While this isn't news to viewers, Dawn had no idea about the past relationship and it gets her thinking about whether she really knows Harriet at all. Emmerdale: Dawn Taylor confronts Harriet Finch after making unsettling discovery; Emmerdale newcomer Dawn Taylor makes a discovery about Harriet Finch that leaves her unsettled TV anchor Talat Hussain said: 'Dawn is a project of the Quaid-i-Azam and closing it means stopping the message of Quaid.' Protest held across country to show solidarity with Dawn 'We appeal to Dawn's longstanding readers, to demonstrate both patience and tolerance with respect to these temporary disruptions, and wherever possible, to contact their sales agent or Dawn's office directly to report either intermittent delivery or non-delivery of Dawn.' Dawn distribution faces daily disruptions across country Tragically, medics confirmed the cancer had returned earlier this year after a tumour was discovered below Dawn's collar bone. Kind strangers help ill mother make memories Nihal Hashmi of PML-N said that as the issue of Dawn Leaks had been resolved hence discussion on it should end now. Lawmakers hail withdrawing of tweet on Dawn Leaks Earlier, Shah had decried Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan for criticising the tweet by Inter-Services Public Relations director general, that termed the Dawn Leaks report incomplete. PM House responsible for Dawn Leaks: Opposition leader Dawn's friend, Marie Sidoli, said that even though Dawn told him she understood if he didn't want their relationship to progress, he stood by her the entire way. 'Angel' to care for children who face being orphaned; A terminally ill mother and her ex-husband are signing over parental control of their two daughters to her new spouse 'sent to look after them'. Katie-Ann Gupwell reports Dawn raids are unannounced visits by competition authorities seeking information on potentially anti-competitive conduct and practices. Can the competition commission conduct dawn raids? Funnywoman Dawn French strolls off with a few treats after relaxing at a cafe. Dawn raid on crepe shop WASHINGTON (CyHAN)- One year ago, on March 6, 2015, NASA's Dawn spacecraft slid gently into orbit around Ceres, the largest body in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Dawn's first year at Ceres: A mountain emerges HERO mum Dawn Evans was so shaken after saving her tot Bethan from choking she decided to start teaching others to save lives. HERO MOTHER DAWN HAS TAUGHT 40,000 PEOPLE HOW TO SAVE LIVES; And it all started when she stopped daughter Bethan from choking on a sweet
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