English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
On Standard English
Please I need drinking water (nonstandard).
Please I need portable water (nonstandard).
Please I need potable water (standard). Note that the o in potable is pronounced like the o in post (not, pot).
She has turned a new leaf (nonstandard).
She has turned over a new leaf (standard).
She rubs minds with TV stars (nonstandard).
She rubs shoulders with TV stars (standard).
GAB
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