early doors

Etymology
According to some, the phrase originated at a time when English pubs closed in the afternoon as a term for customers who were waiting or arrived soon after the pub re-opened in the evening. Alternatively, the phrase is said to originate in the theatre world, where it described a facility available to early-arriving members of the audience, who were allowed to avoid the crush and choose the best seats in return for paying a small premium.

Adverb

 * 1)  Early; at a time before expected; sooner than usual.
 * Mudchester Rovers conceded two goals early doors and never got back into the game.

Adjective

 * 1)  Early, near the start or beginning.
 * The party was very dull, so I made an early doors exit.

Noun

 * 1)  Women's drawers.