rise and shine

Idioms and Phrases

An expression used when waking someone up, as in It's past seven, children—rise and shine! Originating as a military order in the late 1800s, shine here means “act lively, do well.”

Example Sentences

“Rise and shine, you two. They’ll soon be bringing Camilla’s breakfast.”

From Literature

She was probably about to say, “Rise and shine!” her usual greeting.

From Literature

If you’re driving, rise and shine, and be on your way.

From Los Angeles Times

You can mix the batter a day or two in advance, refrigerate, and then allow folks to scoop and make waffles as they rise and shine.

From Washington Post

Here’s where you want to land for brunch: a corner restaurant in Chelsea with a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, streams of light, pleasant servers in gingham blue shirts and the kind of American menu that takes into account that some people like to rise and shine for chicken liver mousse or chilled Maine lobster instead of eggs and beignets.

From Washington Post