Posted by David FG on December 04, 2007
In Reply to: Butterflies in your stomach posted by Nikki on December 03, 2007
: What is the origin to 'butterflies in your stomach'?
I would imagine that the sensation gets its name from the fact that the fluttering sensation feels like one has some sort of small flying animal in there - and butterflies are as good a choice as any for the culprit.
DFG