[Idiom] MAKE A BEELINE FOR. - Efficient Strategies for Goal-Setting in English
Make a beeline for.
/meɪk ə ˈbiˌlaɪn fɔr/
Go straight towards.
To "make a beeline for" something means to go directly and quickly towards it. The idiom derives from the belief that bees return to their hives in a straight, direct line, suggesting efficiency and single-mindedness in purpose.
Example Sentences
As soon as the doors opened, she made a beeline for the sale section.
meaning of the sample sentence 1: She immediately went straight to the sale section as soon as it was accessible.
The kids made a beeline for the ice cream truck.
meaning of the sample sentence 2: The children quickly headed straight towards the ice cream truck.
Whenever he enters the cafeteria, he always makes a beeline for the dessert counter.
meaning of the sample sentence 3: Every time he enters the cafeteria, he goes directly to the dessert section.