Five Expressions that should not take article “A”

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)

She presented the identity card as a proof of ownership (nonstandard).
She presented the identity card as proof of ownership (standard).

I might take a French leave this afternoon (nonstandard).
I might take French leave this afternoon (standard).

I suspect a foul play (nonstandard).
I suspect foul play (standard).

This is not a child’s play (nonstandard).
This is not child’s play (standard).

I’m really in a haste (nonstandard).
I’m really in haste (standard).
GAB