Why do we use the plural for pieces of clothing worn below the waist, like trousers, pants, shorts, and jeans? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Why are Pants Plural?” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hello, this is Rob calling...
In an earlier episode, we speculated about the origin of the phrase go commando, which means to go without underwear. We suggested that it was somehow associated with being “tough as a commando,” gritting one’s teeth through the attendant chafing...