Question

Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Mom: Why are you so restless? Do you have ____ in your pants?
Hari: Dad said he has bad news.
a- moths
b- bugs
c- bees
d- ants

Answer 1

Hint: An idiom refers to a group of words or a phrase that indicates a metaphorical meaning in comparison to the literal meaning of its words. Idioms are often used by writers to add allegorical meaning to their writing.

Complete answer:
‘Ants in your pants’ is an idiom that refers to fidgetting because one is very thrilled or troubled by something.
This idiom has been derived from the words of the former army general, Hugh S. Johnson during the second world war.
We know the meaning and the origin of the given idiom. Now, let’s look at its usage:
Example- My friends and I have ants in our pants because tomorrow is our party. Here, we can conclude that X and his friends are unable to stay still because they are excited about their party tomorrow.
Let’s examine the given options-
Option a- ‘Moths’ is an incorrect option, because ‘moths in your pants’ is not an idiom.
Option b- ‘Bugs’ is an incorrect option, because ‘bugs in your pants’ is not an idiom.
Option c- ‘Bees’ is an incorrect option, because ‘bees in your pants’ is not an idiom.
Option d- ‘Ants’ is the correct option, because ‘ants in your pants’ is an idiom.
So, the correct answer is “Option d”.

Note:
Carefully understand the meaning of the given idiom before choosing a suitable answer. Some one-word substitutions for the idiom, ‘ants in your pants’ are restless, fidgety, uneasy, etc.