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

"I am so excited to be here, and I'm not used to being out this early on a Saturday night but for you guys, it's worth it."

From BBC

She concluded by saying, “I”m not used to being out this early on a Saturday night!”

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

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