Nautical Term: Rise and shine

Definition of Rise and shine

Rise and shine is a nautical term used to signify the time for sailors to leave their bunks and get ready for the day’s activities.

For instance, imagine the captain of a ship making an announcement over the ship’s PA system:

Attention all hands, this is the captain speaking. Rise and shine, it’s time to leave your bunks and get ready for the day’s tasks. Over and out.

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