English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
WORDS THAT GO IN PAIRS
22. Willy-nilly: If something happens to you willy-nilly, it happens whether you like it or not:
The man was dragged willy-nilly into the debate.
23. Facts and figures: details; precise information. It does not have to be used when we really mean ‘figures’:
GAB teaches grammar with facts and figures.
24. Kith and kin: You can refer to your friends and family as your kith and kin. Note that the compound word is used as a plural noun:
What’s life without one’s kiths and kins? ✖️
What’s life without one’s kith and kin? ✔️
GAB
