(as) busy as a hibernating bear In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) busy as a hibernating bear", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-28 08:11

Meaning of (as) busy as a hibernating bear

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Anything but busy. 

 

He says he has no time to tidy his room, but I know that he's just finished the final exams and is busy as a hibernating bear!

I thought he was up to his neck in homework, but when I came over to his house, I saw him playing video games. At this moment, I knew he was busy as a hibernating bear!

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Origin of (as) busy as a hibernating bear

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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