Make a beeline
📖 Meanings
- 1.
To move swiftly and directly towards something or someone.
- 2.
To proceed quickly and directly.
- 3.
To head straight towards a goal or destination.
- 4.
To move rapidly and directly towards a target.
💬 Examples
- 1.
Upon seeing her favorite band, she made a beeline to the front of the stage.
- 2.
As soon as the store opened, the customers made a beeline for the sale section.
- 3.
The dog made a beeline for the open door as soon as it heard the command.
- 4.
When the race started, the athletes made a beeline towards the finish line.
🗞️ Etymology
- 1.
Originally used in a literal sense to describe the path bees take back to their hive.
- 2.
First recorded in the 1800s.
- 3.
The phrase likely alludes to the straight path bees take to and from their hive.
- 4.
Possibly related to the behavior of bees in nature.
🔁 Synonyms
- 1.
Head straight for
- 2.
Go directly to
- 3.
Dash towards
- 4.
Rush to
- 5.
Hurry towards
🌀 Variants
- 1.
Make a straight line for
- 2.
Head directly for
- 3.
Go swiftly to
- 4.
Proceed without deviation to
- 5.
Move rapidly towards