Get up on the crack of dawn

exp.

Heard in Waterford and Tipperary

Used to describe someone who is extremely promiscuous.

In use

He's not a bit picky, he'd get up on the crack of dawn.

Posh English

He is hardly selective. The fellow would seek congress with practically anything.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Dawn scowlCranky puss that sets in on some people around 6am after a heavy night on the beanogs.
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  • Crack onTo make amorous advances toward a young lady.
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