make a beeline for
idiom
informal
: to go quickly and directly at or to (something or someone)
He made a beeline for the kitchen.
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When the weekend comes, many fashion designers make a beeline for the countryside, lakes or the mountains, seeking respite in nature.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
While most visitors to Istanbul make a beeline for its ancient sites, the crowds in this Turkish city of roughly 16 million can sometimes begin to feel overwhelming.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Where to Shop The A.T. set tends to make a beeline for Marion Outdoors, run by a thru-hiker and one of the best spots nearby to buy gear like clothing and camp kitchen essentials.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Today, that instinct shows up in family backyards, where golden retrievers often make a beeline for any body of water, regardless of household rules.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
While most visitors to Istanbul make a beeline for its ancient sites, the crowds in this Turkish city of roughly 16 million can sometimes begin to feel overwhelming.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Where to Shop The A.T. set tends to make a beeline for Marion Outdoors, run by a thru-hiker and one of the best spots nearby to buy gear like clothing and camp kitchen essentials.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Today, that instinct shows up in family backyards, where golden retrievers often make a beeline for any body of water, regardless of household rules.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Make a beeline for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20beeline%20for. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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