English Expressions You've Been Misusing All Your Life (Part 3)
1.▫️RAMIFICATIONS
It doesn't mean all aspects or in all ways.
It rather means the consequences or effects of an action or decision.
“May God bless you in all ramifications.”❌
“The decision could have serious ramifications for the entire company.”✅
“If Arsenal beat Chelsea today, the result could have serious ramifications for Chelsea fans’ confidence.”✅
2.▫️OPPORTUNED
It isn't a standard English word.
Don't say, “I was opportuned to meet him.”❌
Say “I had the opportunity to meet him” or “I was privileged to meet him.”✅
3.▫️TRAFFICATOR
It isn't the standard English word for that thing in your car that indicates that you're turning.❌
Say INDICATOR or TURN SIGNAL instead.✅
4.▫️CHANCED
It doesn't mean to have an opportunity.
Don't say, “I wasn't chanced to attend.”❌
Say “I didn't have the chance to attend.”✅
5.▫️NIGHT VIGIL
A vigil is already a period of staying awake, especially at night, for a religious or other purpose.
So “night vigil” is redundant.❌
Simply say “vigil.”✅
6.▫️WAKE-KEEPING
It isn't the standard English expression for a gathering held before someone's burial.
Simply say WAKE.✅
7.▫️UPLIFTMENT
It is nonstandard.
Use UPLIFT instead.
“The upliftment of the community.”❌
“The uplift of the community.”✅
“Divine uplift.”✅
8.▫️MEDIOCRE
It doesn't mean an average person.
Mediocre is an adjective describing something of average or poor quality.
So don't say, “He is a mediocre.”❌
Say “He is mediocre” or “He is a mediocre person.”✅
I hope you learnt something.
Stay informed
And
Stay sharp! 🪒
You've been misusing these English words all your life.
1. BOGUS
It doesn't mean big. ❌
It means fake or fraudulent. ✅
2. LOUSY
It doesn't mean noisy. ❌
It means terrible or low-quality. ✅
3. TOUT
What you want to say is LOUT (a rude or violent person). ✅
4. PRACTICALIZE
There's no such standard English word. ❌
Say “practise” or “put into practice.” ✅
5. INFAMOUS
It doesn't mean not famous. ❌
It means famous for something bad. ✅
6. DISINTERESTED
It doesn't mean uninterested. ❌
It means impartial or unbiased. ✅
7. IRREGARDLESS
That's nonstandard. ❌
What you intend to say is REGARDLESS. ✅
I hope you learnt something.
Stay informed.
And
Stay sharp! 🪒
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🚨 URGENT APPEAL: MY MUM HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED — PLEASE HELP US BRING HER HOME 🚨
MY MUM, OREMADE OLAYINKA, HAS BEEN ABDUCTED. WE DESPERATELY NEED HELP.
On Friday, 14 August 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM, a vehicle carrying four women was attacked by armed men along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, around the Alakpako axis in Ogun State.
The attackers reportedly pursued the vehicle while firing shots, causing it to crash. Two of the women managed to escape, while my mum, Oremade Olayinka, and another woman were abducted and taken into the surrounding bush.
It has now been several days since my mum was taken.
The kidnappers have reportedly demanded a ₦200 MILLION ransom.
A report has been made at Ajebo Police Station, and search efforts involving vigilantes and other relevant authorities are ongoing.
But we need help and visibility.
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We are urgently appealing to:
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We need every possible resource to be used to locate my mum and the other abducted woman and bring them home safely.
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📍 Location: Alakpako axis, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State
📅 Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
⏰ Time: Approximately 5:00 PM
👩🏾 Abducted: Oremade Olayinka + another woman
👩🏾 Escaped: Two women who witnessed the attack
👮🏾 Police report: Ajebo Police Station
This is my mum.
Every day that passes is incredibly painful for my family. We are desperately hoping, praying and doing everything we can to bring her home safely.
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