English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Extraneous Words in Idioms
She tried ~shedding more light~ on the theory (nonstandard).
She tried *shedding light* on the theory (standard).
To shed light on, throw light on, or cast light on something means to make it easier to understand, because more information is known about it.
We may have to do this together; ~two good heads are better than one~ (nonstandard).
We may have to do this together; *two heads are better than one* (standard).
It is used to say that it is easier for two people to work together to solve a problem.
With him ~at the helm of affairs~ in the company, we can be sure of success (nonstandard).
With him *at the helm* in the company, we can be sure of success (standard).
This means to be the one officially controlling an organisation or company.
GAB
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