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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First-timers typically make a beeline for Madrid and Barcelona, but even then, most people will only scratch the surface of these cities and their surroundings. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025 When the weekend comes, many fashion designers make a beeline for the countryside, lakes or the mountains, seeking respite in nature. 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 See All Example Sentences for make a beeline for

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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 22 Jun. 2025.

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