early on

Idioms and Phrases

At an early stage in a process or course of events, as in He started using computers very early on . [1920s]

Example Sentences

But it was the Puerto Rican who started strongly this time round, rocking Taylor early on before the Bray native fought back.

From BBC

From early on it was clear this was a man nearing his sixties, who still carried a little power but no stamina.

From BBC

The fire broke out in the town of Villafranca de Ebro early on Friday morning and local officials said more than 80 people were living in the home at the time.

From BBC

As Greenbaum explains, she saw Ferrell’s potential early on, realizing that “this guy is a little quieter than your usual guy,” and “went back to the writers’ room and said, ‘Don’t write him off.’

From Los Angeles Times

Throughout her career, Jamison was open about the discrimination that she and fellow Black company members faced early on.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ill-timed
• improper
• premature
• undue
• unfortunate