English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
IDIOMS WITH OBLIGATORY “THE”
We have to carefully understand the ~situation on ground~ (nonstandard).
We have to carefully understand the situation on the ground (standard).
I guess her account is ~in red~ (nonstandard).
I guess her account is in the red (standard). If a person or company is in the red or if their bank account is in the red, they have spent more money than they have in their account and therefore they owe money to the bank.
The award will ~pave way~ for other achievements (nonstandard).
The award will pave the way for other achievements (standard).
GAB
Simple and precise! You’re a GEM Dr GAB.