sting like a bee
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Meaning · English
to deliver a powerful punch
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sting like a bee” mean?
to deliver a powerful punch
Is “sting like a bee” formal or informal?
sting like a bee is generally colloquial.