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Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Maybelconor: 5:20pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
hardbody: A lot of people actually. Never heard anyone say irregardless of the fact that.....? |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Nobody: 5:21pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
joepentwo: Would u do d honours of helping me mention them |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by firstclassmumu: 5:23pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
chinoxstock:na so |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by AreaFada2: 5:23pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by dapyd1(m): 5:24pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
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Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by olahajayi(m): 5:26pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
frenchwine: No be lie bro 1 Like |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by daddyrich: 5:26pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
I concur but.... |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Iamwrath: 5:28pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
he tire me o sotall: |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by LordsBattleAxe(m): 5:31pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
vargasvictory:nicely said@op....watched the news recently and noticed "rebel" was pronounced as "reble" |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by tosyne2much(m): 5:34pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Nice write-up Oga Vargasvictory You forgot to add this Still yet It's grammatically wrong to use this word side by side, because each of these words can stand independently, so there's no need for unnecessary repetition. That is, it's either you use "still" in a sentence or substitute it with "yet". Don't use them side by side I stand to be corrected because we are all learning. 4 Likes |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by kingjomezy(m): 5:36pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
frankly speaking.. u no eh eh....Nigerians...........ahh I have forgot what I want to spoke about.. who stole my brain here |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by SuperSuave(m): 5:36pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
oluwabless1:Even the sentence constructed on the picture isn't grammatically correct. 1 Like |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by pcagbaji(m): 5:38pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Tha last one the op made mistakes also at the header |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Newboss(m): 5:40pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
MossLuv:The reverse is the real one. I learnt that some years back. People have been misquoting it. |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Nobody: 5:42pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
bonifieldstun: Were not where |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Nobody: 5:43pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
You forgot the big one 'am'. Am coming. Am eating. |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by joepentwo(m): 5:46pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
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Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Nobody: 5:51pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
joepentwo: Register for private lessons 2 Likes |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by oodua1stson: 5:54pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
vargasvictory:your #2 is very very wrong. The correct way is to actually say you could care less. Which simply means; you CANNOT CARE about the ish When you say yu couldn't care less you're simply implying that you-could-not-care-less which simply means you there is no way you would not care about the ish. And don't argue it with me.....save yourself the embarrassment of me dissecting it further |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by vinjustice(m): 5:54pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
;okay mr Cambridge tainz mush,, |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Nobody: 5:55pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Very educative thread, OP. I also shared something similar in one of my blog posts as captured below: 15 COMMONLY USED REDUNDANT WORDS Chances are that you use one of these words, oblivious that they are tautological in nature. And redundant words, going by definition, are words that do not add anything to statement. Often, one word in a tautological or redundant statement may be all that is needed. So, I’ve compiled 15 of the commonly used redundant words, proffering alternatives to them. I’m sure you are eager to know them; just come along with me and I’ll show you: Reverse back: I don’t know if someone can also “reverse front.” It’s a long journey for you to say “reverse back.” Spear yourself the stress and just use REVERSE. Fellow Colleague: Hmmm. When you say someone is a fellow, it means you already have a relationship with such person, especially in the work place. Your colleague is your fellow, don’t waste your words; there is no need to add “fellow” to “colleague.” Just “colleague” will do the work. Stand Up: Really? Do people stand down? Simply use “stand” and you are good to go. Night Vigil: Vigils are always held at night. Don’t compound matters. “I went for a vigil” will do. From today henceforth: You’re better off saying “Henceforth”, “From today.” Extreme end : Use “extreme or end instead of the duo. Still yet: They are synonymous words and should be used in place of each other, not together. Dinner night: Are dinners eaten at noon? No. Rather use “dinner” and ignore the night. Bending Corner: A “bend” is a “corner.” Short Knickers: You call it “shorts” Funeral Service: Even the media has wrongly adopted this as the right phrase. This is tautology since a funeral is always a service.You’re better off with “funeral” instead of “Funeral Service.” Sit down: Better off as “sit.” “Enter Inside”: Do you “enter outside before?” So, let it just be: “enter.” “white teeth” Seriously? Maybe some people’s own are…. http://theflowingink.com/15-commonly-used-redundant-words/ 1 Like |
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Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by oodua1stson: 5:57pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
tosyne2much:you're very right |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Afamed: 5:59pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
SuperSuave:Gbam |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by ozimec(m): 6:00pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
vargasvictory: Op what of this one, which of them is correct, " give her her book, give him him book and give him his book? Just learning o.. |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by uglodoh(f): 6:05pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
MossLuv:newboss is right |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by FromZeroToHero(m): 6:05pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Many Nigerians mistake hearse to ambulance. Ambulance is used to carry sick or accident victims to the hospital while hearse is use to carry corpse from moutuary to place of funeral. 1 Like |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Nobody: 6:06pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
oodua1stson: Argue with yourself http://learnersdictionary.com/qa/I-COULDN-T-care-less-or-I-COULD-care-less |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Cyriloha(m): 6:12pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
OP I 4th hi K I new you from Harvard University |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by Nobody: 6:13pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
I couldn't care less. |
Re: 7 Common English Phrases You're Probably Using Wrong by ijkl654(m): 6:33pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
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