01 · The early bird catches the worm.
Why are you in line at six a.m.? The store opens at nine.
Why are you waiting so early? The store opens much later.
Only fifty tickets. The early bird catches the worm.
There are only a few tickets, so people who come first will get them.
Fair enough. Save me a spot?
That makes sense. Can you hold a place for me?
Saylumo original · usage evidence: en-us-expr-p01-early-bird-src1 · Original Saylumo content. Traditional expressions are common heritage; origins are given with stated uncertainty. · Source & license