Strine Expression of the Day #9

[hinterland]

ant's pants

Someone who thinks he's the ant's pants...

a) is broken down or very tired
b) thinks highly of himself
c) blows his own trumpet
d) is itching to get started

Comments

[nentikobe]

well, ants IN the pants means they're jumpy.. but someone that believes they *are* makes me lean to B.

So lock in B for me, this Wednesday arvo. (see? more Strine!)

[hinterland]

you're too good :)

hi there!

[i]

B!

¡HOLA!

[hinterland]

you're looking well and happy :)

Re: ¡HOLA!

[i]

you should see how i actually look! i haven't shaved in three months or cut my hair in six.

con barba y pelo largo

[hinterland]

yes, i would like to see how you actually look. show me!

*hug*

[sparky6892]

b

But, there is an element of c to it as well.

[hinterland]

yes. but the trumpet is usually louder than the thought inside your head, isn't it?

[khamosh]

B.

[dragon_moon]

Is this like the bee's knees? If so, it's B.

the bee's knees

[hinterland]

yup. that's exactly it :)