this phrase could be used all around the world
Meaning: extreme restlessness; over-activityOrigin: One can easily imagine where this saying came from. What if you had ants in your pants? You would find it difficult to settle down. You'd keep squirming to get rid of the ants.Example: "You never sit still. You must have ants in your pants."
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An idiom misuse is to use and idiom in a wrong way that doesn't make sense.
Humans primarily use ants for pest control, as they can help control other pests such as termites and agricultural pests. Some cultures also use ants for food, as they are a good source of protein. Additionally, ants play a crucial role in ecosystems as they contribute to soil aeration and nutrient recycling.
It is an idiom, because it does not use the term "like" or "as".
yes ants "does" use defenses to protect "themselfs"
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Ants use their antennae to sense their environment. They can detect chemical trails left by other ants, communicate with each other through pheromones, and navigate their surroundings by detecting obstacles and food sources.
A colony of ants is marching on my corn patch! There's a fresh colony of ants invading the kitchen.
When ants sting they use formic acid. It is the simplest organic acid.
The idiom, at sixes and sevens means that you are in a state of panic, confusion and uncertainty. You could use this idiom in a sentence by saying, she was at sixes and sevens as to whether or not to tell her best friend that her husband was being unfaithful.
My cousin's current favorite idiom is 'as nice as spice'.