A1 Idiom Informal

at have krudt i måsen

to have ants in one's pants

Meaning

Being unable to sit still.

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Cultural Background

Danes are generally informal. Using 'mås' is acceptable in most social settings, but avoid it in a formal job interview.

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Use with caution

It's a fun phrase, but don't use it in a serious meeting.

Meaning

Being unable to sit still.

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Use with caution

It's a fun phrase, but don't use it in a serious meeting.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Hun kan ikke sidde stille, hun har ______ i måsen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: krudt

The idiom is 'at have krudt i måsen'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Hun kan ikke sidde stille, hun har ______ i måsen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: krudt

The idiom is 'at have krudt i måsen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it's usually meant to be funny.

Related Phrases

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At være rastløs

synonym

To be restless

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