English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
CAPITALISATION
The bandits would meet their ~waterloo~ (nonstandard).
The bandits would meet their *Waterloo* (standard).
A Waterloo is a decisive or crushing defeat. The origin of the word is the scene of Napoleon’s defeat in 1815.
Why is it a ~herculean task~ for the Nigerian government to end banditry (nonstandard)?
Why is it a *Herculean task* for the Nigerian government to end banditry (standard)?
A Herculean task is something that can only be done by using great strength and determination.
The term comes from Hercules, the famous hero and demigod from Greek mythology known for his superhuman strength.
GAB
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