By English For Today (September 1, 2018) By Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)
Everyday Expressions
Where is the mate of my pair of shoes (not, the second leg of my pair of shoes). The other member of a matched pair of objects is called a mate.
She was my wife’s bridesmaid (not, best lady).
The product is now on sale (not, The product is now in the market).
Don’t rub salt into my wound (not, Don’t pour salt into my wound).
Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose
Academic Advisor, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan;
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Doctoral Student of English, University of Ibadan.
