English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Be reminded
Ten dollars is a chicken change for many people (nonstandard).
Ten dollars is chicken feed for many people (standard). A ridiculously small sum of money is called chicken feed.
Maami knows I don’t joke with second round (nonstandard).
Maami knows I don’t joke with seconds (standard). An extra serving of food given after the first serving has been eaten is called seconds.
He doesn’t dash anyone money (nonstandard).
He doesn’t give anyone money (standard).
GAB
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