idiom
busy bee
BIZ-ee BEE
ˈbɪzi biːListen
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Syllable breakdown
busybee
Dictionary meaning
A hardworking, industrious person.
Examples
- She's a real busy bee—she had completed three reports before the morning meeting.
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