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Definition of bee fly - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
insectTECH. hairy fly that looks like a bee, eats nectar, larvae are parasitesTECH.
- A bee fly hovered over the flowers in the garden.
- The bee fly rested on a sunny leaf.
- We spotted a bee fly near the pond.
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hairy fly that looks like a bee, eats nectar, larvae are parasites
Expressions with bee
person always active and working
She's a busy bee, always organizing events.
dominant woman in a social group
She acted like the queen bee of the office.
very active and always working hard
She is busy as a bee every morning.
deliver a powerful punch with precision
He trained to sting like a bee in the ring.
way to say someone is great or excellent
You're the bee's knees for helping me with my homework!
place where bees are kept for honey production
They visited a bee farm to learn about honey production.
making a continuous low sound
The room was buzzing like a bee with all the chatter.
keeping bees for pollination, honey, or other products
Bee farming helps crops and gives us honey.
puncture wound from a bee's stinger
She had a painful bee sting on her arm.
person who works hard without seeking recognition
She is the worker bee of the office, always diligent.
competition where people spell words aloud for a prize
She won the spelling bee at her school.
dish made with thin rice noodles
The restaurant's signature bee hoon is a must-try.
structure for solitary bees to nest and breed
The garden has a bee hotel to support local pollinators.
bee species known for its resilience and hardiness
The black bee can survive in harsh climates better than other bees.
type of aggressive bee from Africa and South America
The killer bee is known for its defensive attack when disturbed..
event where people meet to sew together
We had a sewing bee to make quilts for charity.
bee that digs tunnels in the ground for nesting
A mining bee made a nest in the garden soil.
herb used in traditional medicine
Bee balm leaves were used to soothe sore throats.
shed containing a number of beehives
The beekeeper checked the bee house for honey.
tiny bird native to Cuba, smallest in the world
The bee hummingbird flitted among the flowers.
swollen as if stung by a bee
Her lips had a bee-stung look after the cosmetic procedure..
showing great enthusiasm and effort
The team was energetic as a bee during the competition.
gathering of people working together on a task
The community organized a working bee to clean the park..
Expressions with fly
pass quickly without much interaction
The summer seemed to fly by this year.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
bring someone by flying
They will fly in the new manager from the headquarters.
travel by airplane to a destination
We will fly out to Paris tomorrow.
make a kite soar in the air
We went to the park to fly a kite.
time seems to pass very quickly
When you're having fun, the days fly by.
move quickly towards something
She would fly at the opportunity to travel abroad.
act in a way that strongly opposes rules facts or expectations
Their decision to ignore safety guidelines flies in the face of expert advice.
leave quickly or suddenly
The bird will fly off if you get too close.
months seem to pass very quickly
When you're busy, months fly by.
act quickly without planning while doing something else
He fixed the problem on the fly during the meeting.
means something that will never happen or is impossible
He'll clean his room when pigs fly.
be very gentle and not cause harm to anyone or anything
She is so kind she wouldn't harm a fly.
small problem spoiling something otherwise good
The only fly in the ointment was the long wait.
observe a heated argument or fight unfold
When they discuss politics, just watch the fur fly.
proceed without guidance or clear information
He decided to fly blind and make a decision without all the facts..
suddenly become extremely angry
He would fly into a fury if you were late.
become very angry suddenly and intensely
He tends to fly into a rage over small issues.
become suddenly very angry or upset
He tends to fly into a temper when criticized.
fail to achieve lift or success
His new business idea flew like a rock.
lose temper unexpectedly and intensely
She flew off the handle at the slightest provocation.
be sold quickly in large quantities
The new smartphone model is flying off the shelves.
unseen observer of events or conversations
He wished to be a fly on the wall during the meeting.
behave well or follow rules after a warning
If you don't fly right, you'll get in trouble.
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- French:bombyle, ...
- German:Hummelschwebfliege, ...
- Italian:mosca delle api, ...
- Spanish:abeja voladora, ...
- Portuguese:mosca-abelha, ...
- Chinese:蜂虻, ...
- Japanese:ビーフライ, ...
- Arabic:ذُبَابَة النَّحْل, ...
- Hebrew:זְבוּב דְּבוֹרָה, ...
- Russian:муха-пчеловидка, ...
- Ukrainian:жужжілка, ...
- Hindi:बी फ्लाई, ...
- Bengali:মৌমাছি মাছি, ...
- Catalan:mosca abella, ...
- Czech:pestřenka, ...
- Danish:bi-flue, ...
- Dutch:wolzwever, ...
- Greek:βομβυλίδα, ...
- Hungarian:dongólégy, ...
- Khmer:រុយឃ្មុំ, ...
- Korean:꿀벌파리, ...
- Persian:مگس زنبوری, ...
- Polish:muchówka pszczołowata, ...
- Portuguese (BR):mosca-abelha, ...
- Romanian:muscoi de albină, ...
- Swedish:bivingsfluga, ...
- Thai:แมลงวันขนคล้ายผึ้ง, ...
- Turkish:arı sineği, ...
- Vietnamese:ruồi lông, ...
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