Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
like-bees-to-round-a-honeypot
idiomatic expression
/laɪk biːz tə raʊnd ə ˈhʌniˌpɑt/
Definition
A phrase describing a situation where people are naturally drawn to something attractive or appealing.
Examples
- During the summer festival, vendors set up stalls, and people flocked like bees to round a honeypot.
- When the popular singer announced a surprise concert, fans came running like bees to round a honeypot.
- The new cafe opened with a unique menu, and customers arrived like bees to round a honeypot.
Meaning
This expression explains how individuals gravitate towards something that is perceived as desirable or beneficial, similar to how bees are attracted to a honeypot filled with honey.
Synonyms
- attracted
- drawn
- pulled in
- gathered