at the crack of dawn
US /æt ðə kræk əv dɔn/
UK /æt ðə kræk əv dɔn/
1.
ao raiar do dia, muito cedo pela manhã
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.
Tivemos que sair ao raiar do dia para pegar nosso voo.
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The farmers start their work at the crack of dawn.
Os fazendeiros começam seu trabalho ao raiar do dia.