APOSTROPHE IN IDIOMS

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose

APOSTROPHE IN IDIOMS

He’s lived in Ibadan for ~donkey years~ (nonstandard).
He’s lived in Ibadan for donkey’s years (standard).

My house is a ~stone throw~ from here (nonstandard).
My house is a stone’s throw from here (standard).

Have a good ~night sleep~ (nonstandard).
Have a good night’s sleep (standard).
GAB

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