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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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.
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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
Both daily newspapers in the Twin Cities say the Gophers, who fired coach Ben Johnson last week, are about to make a beeline for Rams boss Niko Medved.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
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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
Both daily newspapers in the Twin Cities say the Gophers, who fired coach Ben Johnson last week, are about to make a beeline for Rams boss Niko Medved.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
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