So I must say that since we Filipinos don't have a proprietary right over the English language, we need to get used to and be forgiving with common English colloquialisms, which are defined as words or phrases not formal or literary but are typically used in ordinary or familiar conversation. This usage, which I suspect is wrong, can only be found in Filipino news media and is used quite commonly in Filipino headlines. In fact, the Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage assures us that "There is no reason you should avoid it if it is your normal idiom." ", the Collins English Dictionary cites this colloquialism as acceptable usage in British English. (Next week: The matter of capitalizing names and position titles) February 17, 2022Visit Jose Carillo's English Forum, http://josecarilloforum.com.

Source: Manila Times February 16, 2022 23:03 UTC