GIVE IT A WHIRL

Posted by Victoria S Dennis on December 09, 2005

In Reply to: GIVE IT A WHIRL posted by Thom on December 09, 2005

: Can anyone tell me the origins of the phrase GIVE IT A WHIRL?

It's late 19th century American. I have always assumed it refers to spinning a roulette wheel, a "wheel-of-fortune" or similar device.

• GIVE IT A WHIRL Kirsten 13/December/05