Everyday English
the early bird catches the worm
starting early gives an advantage
Starting or acting early often gives you a better chance of success.
Hear it in real life
Should we apply for the course today?
Definitely. The early bird catches the worm.
I booked my appointment early because the early bird catches the worm.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: The early bird catches a worm.
Say: The early bird catches the worm.
This proverb uses the fixed phrase “the worm,” not “a worm.”
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
the early bird catches the worm
Your turn: say it out loud
I booked my appointment early because the early bird catches the worm.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
the early bird catches the worm
starting early gives an advantage
“I booked my appointment early because the early bird catches the worm.”
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