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?

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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