English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)

Be Sure

My friends is a young goal-getter (nonstandard).
My friend is a young go-getter (standard). someone who is very energetic, determined to be successful, and able to deal with new or difficult situations easily is a go-getter.

This man has been a godsent (nonstandard).
This man has been a godsend (standard). A very helpful or valuable event, person, or article is described as a godsend.
GAB

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