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YMKatherine



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:17 am    Post subject: As busy as a bee! Reply with quote
Dear sirs,
Are there any other expressions in English which are used to describe a busy man or woman except " as busy as a bee"? Question
Katherine
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Bob S.



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
As busy as a bee is a simile.
You could use busy beaver as a metaphor.
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