Language Spotlight
PHRASES THAT USE ‘BEE’
However, do you know what the saddest thing about the Kerr breeding experiment is? The Africanized honeybees are poor honey producers, producing 5 times less honey than the European honeybees! It would seem that this experiment was an epic failure.
A bee in the bonnet - a fixed or stubborn idea in one’s head e.g. She had a bee in her bonnet about how her classmates hated her and nothing could change her mind.
As busy as bees - hardworking persons e.g. The crew was up all night as busy as bees to prepare the stage for the huge concert.
The bee’s knees - the best or most outstanding e.g. He thought he was the bee’s knees with his new haircut and new clothes.
Make a beeline for - go immediately towards a target e.g. Elizabeth always makes a beeline for the most expensive items at a buffet.
The queen bee - the most dominant woman in a group e.g. Dr Tan’s nurse is truly the queen bee in the clinic; even Dr Tan is afraid of her!