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What does “Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund” mean?

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Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund

Word for word

The morning hour has gold in its mouth

What it really means

Those who start early get more done. Used to encourage someone to get up early.

How we say it in English

The early bird catches the worm

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