a beehive of activity

a beehive of activity
a busy place, a room full of working people
  

The kids are making crafts. It's a beehive of activity in there!


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  • bee·hive — /ˈbiːˌhaıv/ noun, pl hives [count] 1 : a nest for bees : ↑hive 2 : a place filled with busy activity The office was a beehive of activity. 3 : a woman s hairdo in which long hair is piled high on top of the head wearing her hair in a beehive …   Useful english dictionary

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