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.