APOSTROPHE AND IDIOMS

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

APOSTROPHE AND IDIOMS

I’ve known him for ~donkey years~ (nonstandard).
I’ve known him for donkey’s years (standard).

Her office is ~a stone throw~ from my house (nonstandard).
Her office is a stone’s throw from my house (standard).

~For goodness sake~ , don’t tell anyone about this (nonstandard).
For goodness’ sake , don’t tell anyone about this (standard).
GAB