put the bee on
The phrase "put the bee on" is chiefly used in US slang to describe actions involving money or confrontation.
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Definition
C1Financial
(slang, informal)To ask someone for money, often persistently or in a demanding manner.
Example
- He tried to put the bee on me for a loan again.
C1Conflict
(slang, informal)To defeat or overcome someone decisively.
Example
- The team put the bee on their rivals in the final match.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "put the bee on":
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