break of day

For others, the break of day was like the atomic bomb test sequence in “Oppenheimer” — an irrevocable countdown leading to oblivion.

The album’s title doesn’t just refer to the break of day; it was her mom’s name, too.

In a statement released through his publicist, the family said Dr. John, who was born Mac Rebennack, died “toward the break of day” of a heart attack.

Often, I woke at the break of day.

‘We have still got to tidy up and put the finishing touches to the packing, before we get to bed. I shall call you all before the break of day.’