CORRECT YOUR ENGLISH IDIOMS

500+ Common English Idiomatic Errors Nigerians Make and Their Correct Standard Forms

Have you ever said:

❌ A green snake in the green grass

❌ From the onset

❌ Buckle up

❌ Talkless of/ talk more of

❌ Half break is better than none

❌ A beggar has no choice

❌ The devil you know is better than the angel you don't know

❌ Pipe low

❌ All that glitters is not gold

❌ As at when due

❌ Be rest assured

❌ A problem shared is a problem solved

❌ To cut the long story short

...only to discover later that the expression was incorrect?

Many Nigerians unknowingly misuse common English idioms every day in conversations, classrooms, workplaces, interviews, presentations, and examinations.

This practical guide helps you identify these common mistakes and replace them with the correct Standard English forms.

Inside this book, you will discover:

✓ 160+ common idiomatic expression errors and their corrections

✓ Clear explanations of why each expression is wrong

✓ Correct Standard English alternatives

✓ Meanings of the correct idioms

✓ Practical sentence examples for everyday usage

✓ Introduction to idioms and their importance

✓ Different types of idioms explained in simple language

✓ Guidance for students, teachers, professionals, and English learners

This book is ideal for:

• Students preparing for WAEC, NECO, JAMB, and university examinations

• Teachers and educators

• Public speakers

• Content creators

• Job seekers

• Professionals who want to communicate confidently in English

• Anyone who wants to sound more fluent and natural in English

If you want to improve your spoken and written English, avoid embarrassing language mistakes, and communicate with greater confidence, this book is for you.

Bernard Ashiwel