English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Grammar and Relationship
In just three weeks, the ~couples~ fell in love and got married (nonstandard).
In just three weeks, the couple fell in love and got married (standard). Two persons who are married or romantically associated are couple (not, couples).
Don’t ~disvirgin~ a lady without her consent (nonstandard).
Don’t ~disflower~ a lady without her consent (nonstandard).
Don’t deflower a lady without her consent (standard).
Many men ~double date~ (nonstandard).
Many men two-time (standard). To deceive or be unfaithful to one’s lover or spouse is to two-time. However, an activity (such as going to the movies or going out to eat) that two couples do together is double date.
GAB
