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the early bird gets the worm

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English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ði ˈɜɹli ˈbɜɹd ɡɛts ðə wɜɹm/
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Proverb

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the early bird gets the worm

  1. Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are available only to the first competitors.
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