English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Common Errors
I have had encounters with people from all ~works~ of life (nonstandard).
I have had encounters with people from all walks of life (standard).
I need him to ~put in good words~ for me so I can get the job (nonstandard).
I need him to put in a good word for me so I can get the job (standard). To put in a good word is to say positive things about someone.
That programme will ~wet~ students’ appetite for reading (nonstandard).
That programme will whet students’ appetite for reading (standard).
GAB
