🚨 5 ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS YOU NEED TO STOP USING WRONGLY! πŸ˜‚πŸ“š

🚨 5 ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS YOU NEED TO STOP USING WRONGLY! πŸ˜‚πŸ“š

Some English expressions have been used for so long that they have almost become family members. πŸ˜‚ But today, we are correcting them! 1. ❌ He is trickish. βœ… He is tricky. πŸ“Œ Tricky means difficult to deal with, complicated, or likely to deceive someone. Example: πŸ‘‰ This is a tricky question. β€œTrickish” may sound like English, but tricky is the usual standard expression. πŸ˜‚ 2. ❌ Nigeria comprises of 36 states. βœ… Nigeria comprises 36 states. πŸ“Œ Comprise already means β€œconsist of.” Therefore, adding β€œof” after it is unnecessary in standard usage. Think of it as saying β€œconsist of of.” πŸ˜‚ One of is already enough! 3. ❌ This is more better. βœ… This is better. πŸ“Œ Better is already the comparative form of good. So, adding β€œmore” is unnecessary. ❌ more better ❌ more worse βœ… better βœ… worse Please, let β€œmore better” rest. It has worked enough. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜­ 4. ❌ He is good in English. βœ… He is good at English. πŸ“Œ When talking about someone's ability or skill in a subject or activity, we normally use β€œgood at.” πŸ‘‰ She is good at Mathematics. πŸ‘‰ He is good at speaking English. So, don't be good in English; be good at English. πŸ˜‚πŸ“š 5. ❌ Voice out your opinion. βœ… Voice your opinion. βœ… Speak out. πŸ“Œ Voice already means to express an opinion or feeling. Therefore: πŸ‘‰ She voiced her opinion. βœ… πŸ‘‰ She spoke out against the decision. βœ… β€œVoice out” is common in Nigerian usage, but β€œvoice your opinion” is the more standard expression. πŸ˜‚ English is not difficult; sometimes, we just teach it unnecessary drama! How many of these have you been using? Be honestβ€”1, 2, 3, 4 or 5? πŸ‘‡πŸ½πŸ˜‚

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