Meaning of the word "a dead bee makes no honey" in English
What does "a dead bee makes no honey" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a dead bee makes no honey
US /ə dɛd bi meɪks noʊ ˈhʌni/
UK /ə dɛd biː meɪks nəʊ ˈhʌni/
Idiom
a person who is no longer alive or active cannot produce results or be of any use
Example:
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You need to rest and recover; remember, a dead bee makes no honey.
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If the company goes bankrupt, all these plans are useless because a dead bee makes no honey.