Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
like-a-blue-arsed-fly
idiom
/laɪk ə bluː ɑːrst flʌɪ/
Definition
To be very busy or hurried, often in a chaotic manner.
Examples
- She was running around the office like a blue-arsed fly, trying to prepare for the meeting.
- After the storm, the crew worked like blue-arsed flies to clean up the debris.
- He was like a blue-arsed fly all morning, trying to get ready for his big presentation.
Meaning
This phrase describes someone who is moving around quickly and frantically, usually trying to accomplish many tasks at once.
Synonyms
- hustling
- busy as a bee
- running around
