How to Pronounce "busy as a bee"
expression
BIZ-ee az uh BEE
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪzi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbi
British English
bˈɪzi/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /bˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIZ-ee az uh BEE
UK
BIZ-ee az uh BEE
Listen in Context
I'm busy as a bee with homework today.
She is always busy as a bee at work.
My dad is busy as a bee fixing the car.
Don't bother Mike right now—he's busy as a bee getting ready for the meeting.