Idiom – Make A Beeline For

Make A Beeline For – Idiom of the Day

Meaning:

To go quickly and directly towards someone or something.

History:

The idiom ‘Make a Beeline For’ has been derived from the bees’ behavior, which rapidly flies in search of nectar and returns to their beehive.

Idiom scenarios:

Scenario 1:

Brother 1: Let’s make a beeline for the kitchen so that when mom comes, she will distribute the cake 

Brother 2: Yeah, sure. 

Scenario 2:

Students: Ma’am, take us to the 3D project room 

Teacher: Okay, students, make a beeline for the 3D project room, so that we get to see it first.

Scenario 3:

Son: I am very excited about traveling to Ooty with my friends 

Dad: Son, I can sense your excitement, but please be careful and make us a call when you reach your destination. 

Son: Sure! Dad, I’d call you as soon as I reach 

Dad: Son, Make sure you and your friends make a beeline for the bus and get on it.

Examples:

Understand the Usage of the Idiom in the Sentences:

1. When the employees heard the bonus scrapping, they made a beeline for the Manager’s office. 
2. When my mother and her friends heard about the sale, they made a beeline for the Big Bazaar. 
3. Sofia made a beeline for the buffet section as soon as the food arrived. 
4. They made a beeline for the backdoor when they reached the office. 
5. If the food is expensive here, make a beeline for the Baba’s hotel in the market.