Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to have a bee in your bonnet
idiom
/tə hæv ə bi ɪn jʊr ˈbɒnɪt/
Definition
To be preoccupied or distracted by a particular idea or concern.
Examples
- Ever since he heard the rumors about the promotion, he has had a bee in his bonnet about his job security.
- She keeps bringing up that issue; it’s clear she has a bee in her bonnet about it.
- The coach has a bee in his bonnet about improving team morale before the big game.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that someone is annoyed or obsessed with something, often leading to their persistent discussions or thoughts about it.
Synonyms
- to be obsessed
- to be preoccupied
- to be fixated
