The Willies

[pdlloyd]

One of my stepsons was recently discussing his appreciation for the explanations of grammatical terms offered by The Word Detective. The website is the online version of a newspaper column by Evan Morris, for which he answers readers’ questions about grammar and the written word. Although I often explain the correct usage of of it's and its to

Comments

[eneit]

that's very cool, going to go check the website now :)

[pdlloyd]

I hope you enjoy it!

[heleninwales]

That explanation of the origin of the phrase, "It gives me the willies," is the one I learned many years ago and it certainly seems plausible.

[pdlloyd]

Plausible, yes. Thanks!