to amble

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ambulatory

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canter

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to careen

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to clamber

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to gambol

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peregrination

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undulating

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exodus

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to swagger

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to scoot over

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to meander

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to dart

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to romp

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The idiom "make a beeline for somebody or something" originates from the behavior of bees. They typically follow a straight line or path, known as a "beeline," to reach their destination quickly. The term 'beeline' itself emerged in the 19th century and was influenced by the observation of bees' flight paths. It became a metaphorical expression to describe a direct and straight route taken by someone or something. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone's direct and swift movement towards a particular person or object. It implies a sense of urgency, eagerness, or strong interest in reaching the target.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a beeline for somebody or something" and when to use it?

Cette expression signifie se diriger rapidement et sans détour vers quelqu'un ou quelque chose. «Bee» signifie abeille et évoque son vol direct vers la ruche. Elle insiste sur la rapidité et la détermination.

Pourquoi «make a beeline» signifie-t-il aller droit au but ?

to [make] a beeline for {sb/sth}

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sally

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to scurry

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to welter

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to strut

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to abscond

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celerity

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to brandish

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to dawdle

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ponderous

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to dally

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to gesticulate

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to permeate

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to rummage

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