Busy as a bee Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɪzi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbi
BIZ-ee az uh BEE
bˈɪzi/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /bˈiː
BIZ-ee az uh BEE
Definition
An expression used to describe someone who is very busy and always working hard, just like bees are always active and working.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, common in friendly conversation. Emphasizes energy and non-stop action, often used with admiration. Usually not used to criticize. Similar to 'hardworking as an ant.' Often starts with 'I'm' or 'She's'.
Spanish: ocupado como una abeja - muy ocupadoPortuguese (BR): ocupado como uma abelha - muito ocupadoPortuguese (PT): ocupado como uma abelha - muito atarefadoChinese (Simplified): 像蜜蜂一样忙碌Chinese (Traditional): 像蜜蜂一樣忙碌Hindi: मधुमक्खी की तरह व्यस्तArabic: مشغول كالنحلةBengali: মৌমাছির মতো ব্যস্তRussian: трудится как пчёлкаJapanese: 働き蜂のように忙しいVietnamese: bận như ongKorean: 꿀벌처럼 바쁘다Turkish: arı gibi meşgulUrdu: شہد کی مکھی کی طرح مصروفIndonesian: sibuk seperti lebah
Example Sentences
I'm busy as a bee with homework today.
basic
She is always busy as a bee at work.
basic
My dad is busy as a bee fixing the car.
basic
Don't bother Mike right now—he's busy as a bee getting ready for the meeting.
natural
Ever since she started her new job, she's been busy as a bee every day.
natural
You must be busy as a bee with all those projects!
natural