make a beeline for

phrase

informal
: to go quickly and directly at or to (something or someone)
He made a beeline for the kitchen.

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Dozens of products across every category are included in the markdowns, but savvy shoppers should make a beeline for my picks below. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026 Come morning, make a beeline for pastries by renowned chef Cédric Grolet–from cake-sized cinnamon rolls to sculptural waffle flowers and fresh-out-the-oven viennoiseries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 Cutting a dash through the gaggle of bargain hunters, professional pickers, and the just-plain-curious, Carlotta Champagne and Haley Warr make a beeline for the sign-in sheet and slap our names down. Zoey Goto, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 For something lighter, make a beeline for one of the area's buzzy coffee shops and cafes, including Monaco's Coffee and Captain's Cafe. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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