Ankle-Biters
A slightly derogatory expression for children. Due to their short height they are deemed to be running around at ankle-height and liable to bite your ankles. Implies that children are a nuisance that has to be put up with.
Example usage:
“I can’t come to the match today, it’s my turn to look after the ankle-biters.”
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