English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
TAUTOLOGY
What date is the ~annual anniversary~ (nonstandard)?
What date is the *anniversary* (standard)?
It’s the ~fifth year anniversary~ of their marriage (nonstandard).
It’s the *fifth year* of their marriage (standard).
It’s the *fifth anniversary* of their marriage (standard).
I’ve got some cash on the table ~should in case~ you need anything (nonstandard).
I’ve got some cash on the table *should* you need anything (standard).
I’ve got some cash on the table *in case* you need anything (standard).
GAB
