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*ants in one's pants
Fig. nervousness and agitation, (on the image of someone suffering great discomfort as if having actual ants in the pants. *Typically: get ~; have ~; give one ~.) I always get ants in my pants before a test. I wonder if all acton get ants in their pants before they go onstage.
See also: pant

have ants in your pants  (humorous)
to not be able to keep still because you are very excited or worried about something She's got ants in her pants because she's going to a party tonight.
See also: have, pant

have ants in your pants
to be very excited or worried about something I've got ants in my pants - I can't wait to get started on my experiment.
See also: have, pant


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