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beeline

[/ˈbiːlaɪn/]
noun/verbpl: beelines
linha reta; caminho direto
1. The most direct route between two points; a straight line
She made a beeline for the exit as soon as the meeting ended.
Ela foi direto para a saída assim que a reunião terminou.
2. To go directly and quickly toward something or someone
The kids beelined toward the candy store.
As crianças foram direto para a loja de doces.
NYC Slang
make a beeline - to rush directly to something without hesitation
Synonyms
straight linedirect routerushdashhead straight for
Antonyms
detourwinding pathroundabout route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ir em linha reta; ir direto para
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
correr direto para
Emphasizes speed and direction
Rio de Janeiro
ir na seca para
Colloquial expression with similar meaning
Portugal
ir direto a; ir em linha reta
Similar to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a beeline for something
beeline it
go straight as a beeline
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