Question

tell what the underlined figures of speech mean.

1. he has ants in his pants.
2. time flew when they were at recess.

Explanation:

1.

The phrase "ants in his pants" is an idiom (a type of figurative language). It is used to describe a person who is restless, nervous, or unable to sit still, often because they are excited, anxious, or eager about something. Literally, having ants in one's pants would be uncomfortable and make someone fidget, so figuratively, it conveys a sense of restlessness.

"Time flew when" uses personification (giving human - like qualities to non - human things) and also is an idiomatic expression related to the perception of time. Time is not a living being and cannot literally "fly". This expression is used to convey that the period of time (during recess, in this case) passed very quickly, as if time had the ability to move quickly like a flying object.

Answer:

The figure of speech "ants in his pants" (an idiom) means the person is restless, nervous, or unable to sit still (usually due to excitement, anxiety, or eagerness).

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