English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
BASIC ENGLISH
You’re cruel; so, don’t expect anyone to ~take side with~ you (nonstandard).
You’re cruel; so, don’t expect anyone to side with you (standard).
You can do what you want; I’m not going to ~join issues with~ you (nonstandard).
You can do what you want; I’m not going to take issue with you (standard).
During the promotion exercise, he was ~sidetracked~ (nonstandard).
During the promotion exercise, he was bypassed (standard).
GAB
