How to Pronounce "make a beeline for"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbiːlaɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MAYK uh BEE-lyn for
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːlaɪn/ /fˈɔː
MAYK uh BEE-lyn faw
Definition
To go straight toward something or someone as quickly as possible, often because you really want or need it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbiːlaɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːlaɪn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh BEE-lyn for
UK
MAYK uh BEE-lyn faw
Listen in Context
When we arrived at the party, she made a beeline for the food table.
He always makes a beeline for the window seat on the bus.
As soon as the doors opened, the kids made a beeline for the playground.
The moment he saw his friend across the room, he made a beeline for her.