at the crack of dawn
US /æt ðə kræk əv dɔn/
UK /æt ðə kræk əv dɔn/
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새벽녘에, 아침 일찍
very early in the morning, at the first sign of light
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We had to leave at the crack of dawn to catch our flight.
비행기를 타려면 새벽녘에 출발해야 했다.
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The farmers start their work at the crack of dawn.
농부들은 새벽녘에 일을 시작한다.