He broke out in allergic hives after eating shellfish.
red hives
Frequency:
50
%
His skin turned bright red from the hives.
painful hives
Frequency:
45
%
The doctor prescribed medication for her painful hives.
swollen hives
Frequency:
40
%
Her face became swollen due to the hives.
Idiomatic Expressions for hives
Phrase: buzzing like a hornet's nest
Meaning: to be very busy or chaotic
Usage: The office was buzzing like a hornet's nest with all the last-minute preparations for the event.