English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
SERIES ON PREPOSITIONAL ERRORS
I have to round ~up~ this task before noon (nonstandard).
I have to round off this task before noon (standard). To conclude an activity is to round off.
I can’t wait to wash my hand ~off~ this project (nonstandard).
I can’t wait to wash my hand of this project (standard).
We are moving ~to~ a new house tomorrow (nonstandard).
We are moving into a new house tomorrow (standard).
GAB
