English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
BASIC ENGLISH
They have tried the meal ~many a times~ (nonstandard).
They have tried the meal ~many at times~ (nonstandard).
They have tried the meal *many a time* (standard).
They have tried the meal *many times* (standard).
My back is ~aching me~ (nonstandard).
My back is *aching* (standard)
My back ~aches~ me (nonstandard).
My back aches (standard).
GAB
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