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Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Kurupt01: 5:32pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
@ Op you're so right on point.... |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Aksonman: 5:32pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
"Over here in abroad." Used mostly by Nairalanders based in Mushin or Okoko but trying to convince the rest of us that they are typing their comments from a foreign land. 11 Likes |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by alienware(m): 5:32pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
I'm guilty of none. |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:33pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
rattlesnake: bosom Pls refer this comment to sexuality before I ban you. 1 Like |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:33pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
rattlesnake: bosom Pls refer this comment to sexuality section before I ban you. |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by deols(f): 5:34pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
some are used to show exaggeration..nothing wrong with that. Shoulder shrugging is used even in English novels. I am sure I have read that in one or two. |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by confusion247(m): 5:34pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
I am enjoying this topic. |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Vivly(f): 5:34pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Unique individual All individuals are unique. They're individuals. If you've seen one, you've seen them all. Actually, if you've seen one, you've seen one. If you've seen all, you've seen all. Young boy Are there old boys? Frozen ice Please, tell me why it's called ice |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:34pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Kurupt01: @ Op you're so right on point.... This is tautology : either use right or on point. 10 Likes |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:35pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Kurupt01: @ Op you're so right on point.... This is tautology : either use right or on point. 1 Like |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by doofanc: 5:35pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
@Uyi iredia, u are making absolutely no sense. better learn in silence. OP, great work 3 Likes |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:35pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Uyi Iredia: I'm in the mood to f*ck up someone logic todayyou should be ashamed of yourself. Your father has thrown so much money in the well educating you. 3 Likes |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by 9jascholarship: 5:37pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
My teacher den calls it grammatical bomboi see list of winners of 2013 NLNG Scholarship Award here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.250288948459989.1073741830.143486745806877&type=1 |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:37pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
deols: some are used to show exaggeration..nothing wrong with that. Can you personify (some) in your first sentence? |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Bootybuttchic(f): 5:37pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Wuz exprcting 2 see things like Chyke,newbie,kpekus,hian,peace out,fvck,abuna,gbenshin,etc ... .all d same so good duh ![]() ![]() |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Samelle(f): 5:38pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Vivly, while I do agree with some of your observations, I have to add that some phrases are found that way in the English Language and are so for emphasis. Others have remained unchanged because of prolonged usage and have thus been accepted. 4 Likes |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:38pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
I don't agree with number 1. "Very" is used for emphasis. |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:39pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
a'chael: Well, we can still rise on our " D " 6 Likes |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:40pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Haha u must be a law student Uyi Iredia: I'm in the mood to f*ck up someone logic today |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by horlajide: 5:40pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
I chant same my fair lady ![]() ![]() |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Decryptor(m): 5:43pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Bosoms Tom, Joystick and Harry ![]() Kitty-cat ![]() The Culprit: Nairaland Bot 1 Like |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by abbeyty(m): 5:43pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Still papa yet |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by chipet67(m): 5:47pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
The Reason why am saying this is because... Reason, why and because portray the same view, and they must not be used at once. 1 Like |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Nobody: 5:47pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Well.....I'm not ready to change ![]() |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by ocheejemb: 5:47pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Vivly: Ok. I've noticed a few tautologies commonly used here and I'm gonna post them. Feel free to post those you've noticed too. Most of your so called corrections are misinformed. These are adjectives used to further qualify nouns, or simply commonly used idiomatic or colloquial English expressions. From the very beginning is a commonly used English expression to show its from the "from the exact point when something starts". So for example, if you say "I started doing it at the beginning of the year", then you could mean anytime in January up till March possibly. However, "I started at the very beginning of the year" suggests that you started on Day 1 of the year. Small Minority: Again, this may be right usage. If 1 million people make up a minority, is this still a 'small' minority, e.g Africans within the UK or US can be considered a minority. Are they small in size? However, Africans who worship Sango in the UK, or who commit crimes and give everyone else a bad name. These are examples of small minority when compared with the entire population. Personal belongings: Can multiple people not share ownership of an item, or can an individual not make use of items which don't actually belong to them? I am using a computer which belongs to me (kind of), but I do not own it as it was purchased by my employers, but was given to me to work with. It is my computer, but It's not my personal belonging. Honest truth: This is an idiom, an expression. Yes the truth should always be honest, but we are humans. e.g "The truth is that I was in class today", "The honest truth is that I was in class today but I wasn't paying attention". Past experience: Experiences can occur in real time. Past experience suggests a considerable amount of time has passed between you having the experience (it didn't happen yesterday or this morning, or just now). Old adage: 'Poo happens' is an adage. Is it old? 40 Likes |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Vivly(f): 5:48pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Free gifts Were gifts meant to paid for? Plan ahead All plans extend into the future. The word ahead is redundant. Lose it! 4 Likes |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Ranchhoddas: 5:49pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
'insufferable know it alls' reminds me of severus snape... 3 Likes |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by homesteady(m): 5:49pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Keneking: ![]() |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by Swiftlee(m): 5:50pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Guilty as Charged, though inconsequential ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by jamael(m): 5:50pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
doofanc: @Uyi iredia, u are making absolutely no sense. better learn in silence.check or grammar before u post. ![]() doofanc: @Uyi iredia, u are making absolutely no sense. better learn in silence.check or grammar before u post. 1 Like |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by freecocoa(f): 5:51pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
English language sha. Vivly don enter wahala today, omo english vast them no dey look am with the kind eye you are using to look at it here. |
Re: Common Grammatical Tautologies by DonaldGenes(m): 5:52pm On Nov 23, 2013 |
Notice this, some Nairalanders perhaps are fond of using this catch phrase especially the yorubas and Igbos during their e-fighting,name-calling and bashing of one another in the political section nine out of ten ''40,killed by Boko Haram attack, and some few army soldiers as well'' Now, can you spot the grammatical gaffe within the context of the above example? |
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