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UK(as) busy as a bee
/az bˈɪzi az ɐ bˈiː/
/æz bˈɪzi æz ɐ bˈiː/(as) busy as a bee
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What is the origin of the idiom "busy as a bee" and when to use it?
The phrase "busy as a bee" is believed to have originated in the 16th century, and it is a reference to the industrious and hardworking nature of bees. It is used to describe someone who is very busy and active, working hard to complete tasks and achieve goals.
Examples
1. I have a lot of work to do, so I'm going to be busy as a bee all day today.
2. Ever since she started her own business, she's been as busy as a bee every day.
3. Ever since she started her own business, she's been as busy as a bee every day.
4. I’ve been as busy as a bee this week, Sam.
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