English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Despite any criticism, learn to stick to your ~gun~ (nonstandard).
Despite any criticism, learn to stick to your guns (standard). To refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism, is to stick to one’s guns.
Should ~tight~ be worn alone (nonstandard)?
Should tights be worn alone (standard)? A woman’s close-fitting garment made of nylon or other knitted yarn, covering the legs, hips, and bottom is tights.
Some prefer ~short knicker~ to trouser (nonstandard).
Some prefer shorts to trousers (standard).
Some prefer knickers to trousers (standard). Other words in the category with s’s are:
Knickerbockers
Pants
Underpants
GAB
Well noted