up with the crows

up with the crows

Awake, out of bed, and active at a particularly early hour of the morning. Primarily heard in Australia. I don't know how he does it, but my husband has gotten up with the crows every morning of his life. I won't have another pint, thanks. I have to be up with the crows tomorrow, so I'd better head home soon.
See also: crow, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be up with the crows
  • up with the lark
  • up with the lark(s)
  • lark
  • be up with the lark(s)
  • be up with the chickens
  • up with the chickens
  • up with the roosters
  • couldn't lie straight in bed
  • early to bed, early to rise (makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise)