Telawaa: Note This Common Blunder!


TELAWAA(The English Language Academy With Ayo Alonge)

There is this commonly committed blunder - "behind my back".

Isn't that pure tautology?

Incorrect:
You don't go behind my back to talk about me.

Correct:
You don't go behind me to talk about me.

or

You don't go at my back to talk about me.

from Bola Esho's Blog

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