The Expression The expression for this week is “get the willies.” It is not a phrasal verb, but “get” must be changed for the correct tense.

The Meaning

“Get the willies” means to be nervous or scared because of a place or situation. A person can get the willies from many different situations. this expression can mean that you are really nervous or scared, and it can also mean that you are only a little nervous.

How do we use it

We cannot use this expression to make a whole sentence. It must be put in a sentence with other words so that it makes sense. You will see in the examples. this expression is very informal, so you must not use it in a business letter or in a very formal talk.

Easy Examples

I’m getting the willies.

I get the willies every time I pass that house.

She gets the willies from reading mystery books at night.

Your Turn

Now it’s time to practice. Have you ever gotten the willies? Do you get them often? Leave a comment to tell me about it. And watch the video for more examples.