Meaning: To go straight and quickly toward something
Hindi: किसी चीज़ की ओर सीधे और तेज़ी से जाना
Synonyms: head straight for, rush towards, go directly
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2019 T-1
make a beeline in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Ranveer never has the habit of making a beeline for his academic activities.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) going straight and quick
Correct Answer: going straight and quick
Explanation: "Making a beeline" means moving directly and quickly toward something. Thus, "going straight and quick" is the most appropriate substitution, as it conveys the same meaning.
Other Options
• immediately responding to things: Refers to quick reactions, not direct movement.
• behaving abnormally: Implies unusual behavior, unrelated to the idiom.
• selecting inconsiderately: Suggests careless choices, not direct or quick action.
Examples
- “The children made a beeline for the ice-cream truck.”
make a beeline – questions
What is the meaning of make a beeline in Hindi?
make a beeline means “किसी चीज़ की ओर सीधे और तेज़ी से जाना” in Hindi. In English: To go straight and quickly toward something
What are the synonyms of make a beeline?
Synonyms of make a beeline: head straight for, rush towards, go directly.
What is the opposite of make a beeline?
Antonyms of make a beeline: wander, meander.
Has make a beeline been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – make a beeline has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.