bee in one's bonnet
Nagging fixed idea
A bee in one's bonnet is an obsessive preoccupation with a particular idea or grievance.
Someone with a bee in their bonnet won't stop talking or thinking about it: She's got a bee in her bonnet about the neighbor's fence.
The image suggests an agitated, buzzing thought that won't leave you alone.
- preoccupiedMentally elsewhere, not present
- fixatedObsessively attached or focused
- idée fixePersistent dominating thought
- obsessedGripped by fixation
- one track mindObsessive focus on one subject
stuck on · fascination · agitated · monomania · hung up · single-minded · bugbear · dogged · harping on · broken record · tunnel vision · focused · hobby horse · driven · compulsive · determined · busy bee · passionate
bee in one's bonnetpassing fancy
Temporary, shallow attraction
idle thought · flash in the pan · water off a duck's back · easy come easy go · out of sight out of mind
bee in one's bonnetindifference
Lack of interest
detachment · couldn't care less · unconcern · nonchalance · disinterest