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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by BigCowHornn: 3:10am On Feb 03*

sultanodudua:
70 years old f00l. If you add bayo na you sabi.

This is what whits call a Nigerian response...

Nigerians are always so rude. It is their way and they cannot change.

If you feel that man is wrong why not correct him politely and move on. How hard is that?

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Segxydube: 4:19am On Feb 03

SpaceX:
Who grammar help? Both tinubu and Atiku are incompetent only obi have the special skills to lead Nigeria to the promise land.

No be only obi na bio... Mumu

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Alliswell248: 4:28am On Feb 03

SpaceX:
Who grammar help? Both tinubu and Atiku are incompetent only obi have the special skills to lead Nigeria to the promise land.

WE saw how he transformed anambra state, when he was a governor. We saw how Ndi anambra people were praising him.

Obi and competent should not be in the same sentence.

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by thecommunist(m): 4:43am On Feb 03

WHEN E REACH YOUR TURN, " PAMPAR ON SIGHT" OR " PAMPAER AT SIGHT" AS THE SPIRIT LEADS.

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by creativejagaban: 4:49am On Feb 03*

Jatuski:
https://punchng.com/onanuga-atikus-aide-trade-words-over-shoot-at-sight-comments/#google_vignette

While I did not support Onanuga's use of language (even though, those miscreants destroying national assets need to be seriously dealt with - like that chinaza who burned BRT buses in Lasgidi is cooling off in prison), he is grammatically correct. Phrank Shuabu was just trying to grandstand to impress lambanus lienus fans.

Standard Phrases
1. Shoot on sight: This means to shoot someone without warning when they are seen.
2. Shoot at sight: This is similar, implying shooting when the target comes into view.

Tinubu till 2031.

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Father4all: 5:14am On Feb 03

Shaibu is an educated illiterate. Both English are correct. There is no fixed English

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by DeGLORIOUS: 5:14am On Feb 03

error

fergie001:
You cannot have your cake and eat it, Sir.

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Father4all: 5:15am On Feb 03

creativejagaban:
While I did not support Onanuga's use of language (even though, those miscreants destroying national assets need to be seriously dealt with - like that chinaza who burned BRT buses in Lasgidi is cooling off in prison), he is grammatically correct. Paul Ibe was just trying to grandstand to impress lambanus lienus fans.

Standard Phrases
1. Shoot on sight: This means to shoot someone without warning when they are seen.
2. Shoot at sight: This is similar, implying shooting when the target comes into view.

Tinubu till 2031.

you are one of the people we have in Nigeria

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by DeGLORIOUS: 5:15am On Feb 03

pathological error, Shuaibu has recommended Brighter grammar book 2 for your type

fergie001:
You cannot have your cake and eat it, Sir.

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by SafariHunter(m): 5:24am On Feb 03

fergie001:
You wan follow Phrank fight for Grammar?

I remember Phrank's "Mind Your Grammar" Days on NTA.

rack your brain
More power to your elbow
You cannot have your cake and eat it...

Kai, I go school small.nah 😂
Jesus!! Is that the same phrank? OmG ,I was in primary school but we all watched it at home.

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by SafariHunter(m): 5:25am On Feb 03*

fergie001:
You wan follow Phrank fight for Grammar?

I remember Phrank's "Mind Your Grammar" Days on NTA.

rack your brain
More power to your elbow
You cannot have your cake and eat it...

Kai, I go school small.nah 😂

Jesus!! Is that the same Phrank? OmG ,I was in primary school but we all watched it at home..

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Dennisochampa: 5:48am On Feb 03

SpaceX:
Who grammar help? Both tinubu and Atiku are incompetent only obi have the special skills to lead Nigeria to the promise land.

Why then did he lead the people of Anambra into poverty because last time I checked..... The rate of poverty increased in Anambra under his tenure

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by zelnababa(m): 5:51am On Feb 03

Loz, shuaibu diffending his boss tribes men

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Dennisochampa: 5:53am On Feb 03

airsaylongcome:
Pretty much the same way Nigerians carelessly throw around "birds of the same feather...." When the idiomatic expression is"birds of a feather..."

Later we will be wondering why US/UK insist we take TOEFL/IELTS

The black birds are from" the same nation "
The black birds are from" a nation"

Aren't they both saying the same thing?

U guys act as if English is our mother tongue and whoever doesn't write or speak it well hasn't arrived... Una go dey alright sha

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by ALLNIGERIANSMAD(m): 6:38am On Feb 03

Jatuski:
https://punchng.com/onanuga-atikus-aide-trade-words-over-shoot-at-sight-comments/#google_vignette

but to be honest, Vandals needed no legal protection, they should be dealth with as Bayo said, iñ Abuja , Aboki were removing newly installed street lights

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by WYZAD(m): 7:02am On Feb 03

shoot on sight or shoot at sight.
Which is correct?

"Shoot on sight" is considered the standard, idiomatic phrase in English, meaning to shoot a target immediately upon seeing it. While some debate its accuracy, "shoot at sight" is sometimes used interchangeably in political or regional contexts, though it is often considered less grammatically precise than the standard idiom.
Key details:
Definition: Both phrases refer to an order given to security forces to shoot someone immediately upon spotting them.
Usage: "Shoot on sight" is the widely recognized idiom in dictionaries and historical contexts.
Context: These orders are typically associated with extreme security measures or, as argued by some, "extrajudicial killing".
The phrase is widely used in contexts demanding immediate action against perceived threats.

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by WYZAD(m): 7:16am On Feb 03

Dennisochampa:
The black birds are from" the same nation "
The black birds are from" a nation"

Aren't they both saying the same thing?

U guys act as if English is our mother tongue and whoever doesn't write or speak it well hasn't arrived... Una go dey alright sha

Coming from 'A Nation' and coming from 'the same Nation' mean differently.
Though depends on the contextual origin and part of speech which the originator wishes to invoke.
However, logically and grammatically, saying that 'u came from a nation' means that u are an ambassador of that nation and so should be identified with and also represent that Nation.
However, saying that u came from 'same nation' means ur behaviours depicts that of a known Nation and prefixing 'black' to the phrase shows how a negative message the user wishes to pass.

The black birds (thieves, bandits) came from same country.
The black birds (thieves, bandits) came from a country.....they are not spirits.

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by BadBradley: 7:32am On Feb 03

Jatuski:
https://punchng.com/onanuga-atikus-aide-trade-words-over-shoot-at-sight-comments/#google_vignette

Onanuga is a disgrace and embarrassment to his family, Nigeria and humanity.

What a pig

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Wallade(m): 7:51am On Feb 03

The Nigerian political space is full of people who can't add significant or reasonable value to government and administration of the country.

You can imagine a situation where Special Assistants and Spokesman are now making grammar a subject of argument.

How does that benefit or improve our politics, government and life.

If you want to be grammatically correct,maybe you should be lecturing in an institution of education or find another profession.

In the political space, we need people that can facilitate discuss, gatherings, decisions and conscious efforts to improve, better and transform our democracy, administration, government and lives ultimately.

We don't need people that just want to argue, pick a fight and create unnecessary public drama on insignificant issues.

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by ekitimanalways(m): 7:52am On Feb 03

Bayo Onanuga's somewhat wrong. Shoot at sight is a variant that is considered a grammatically weak alternative to "Shoot on sight".

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by fergie001(mod): 7:54am On Feb 03

SafariHunter:
Jesus!! Is that the same phrank? OmG ,I was in primary school but we all watched it at home..

That's the same Prank oooo 😂

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Wallade(m): 7:56am On Feb 03

ekitimanalways:
Bayo Onanuga's somewhat wrong. Shoot at sight is a variant that is considered a grammatically weak alternative to "Shoot on sight".

Should this matter materially to us? How does the grammar you are emphasizing improve our government, politics, administration and life at large.

Why should we deflect from what should matter, like vandalism of public infrastructure, to grammatically being correct.

Is this about lecturing or grammar? This is very ridiculous and they have succeeded in distracting you as well.

I don't really care about the grammar; I care about the provision and maintenance of public infrastructures. Any thing legal should be done to arrest, prosecute and eliminate the vandals of public infrastructures.

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Wallade(m): 8:00am On Feb 03

BadBradley:
Onanuga is a disgrace and embarrassment to his family, Nigeria and humanity.

What a pig

This statement shows that you have poor home training.

Can you call your father a pig?

This is not about defending Onanuga however, must you reprimand an elderly person with such harsh and abusive words.

Do you know how despicable and condescending it sounds when you refer to some human being as a pig.

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Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by KINGKONG(m): 8:48am On Feb 03

Burob:
Just a pity with all your intelligence & eloquence, that they are the ones with sovereignty ruling over you, the ones you still have to say yes sir to whenever u meet & greet them.

Because you worship money and politicians like gods does not mean everyone does it like you shamelessly....

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by HAKYN1: 8:56am On Feb 03

Wallade:
Should this matter materially to us? How does the grammar you are emphasizing improve our government, politics, administration and life at large.

Why should we deflect from what should matter, like vandalism of public infrastructure, to grammatically being correct.

Is this about lecturing or grammar? This is very ridiculous and they have succeeded in distracting you as well.

I don't really care about the grammar; I care about the provision and maintenance of public infrastructures. Any thing legal should be done to arrest, prosecute and eliminate the vandals of public infrastructures.

God bless you abundantly, road vandals are potential killers. Mr Onanuga may not be wrong on his stance towards them

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by BadBradley: 9:17am On Feb 03

Wallade:
This statement shows that you have poor home training.

Can you call your father a pig?

This is not about defending Onanuga however, must you reprimand an elderly person with such harsh and abusive words.

Do you know how despicable and condescending it sounds when you refer to some human being as a pig.

you're not very bright or intelligent.

When a privileged government spokespersons calls for law enforcement to "shoot citizens on sight for vandalisms, it should make your blood cold except there's an inclination to being a respectful life taker on your part. Remove the strings of submissive puppet attached to your limbs and stand up for Nigeria as a patriot

The problem with folks like you is that you're only clever by half.

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by oyoofong(m): 9:28am On Feb 03

Remember Phrank? The 'mind your grammar' guy! He's correct.I learnt a lot of grammar from him growing up.

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Whois(m): 9:51am On Feb 03

He advised to Shoot anyone on sight for stealing. Meanwhile The stealing in the government he serves is in trillions. embarassed

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by peleson1: 11:56am On Feb 03

Jatuski:
https://punchng.com/onanuga-atikus-aide-trade-words-over-shoot-at-sight-comments/#google_vignette

Awolowo mass education that produces half arrogant illiterates with oluwole certificates 😂😂😂😂

Re: 'shoot on sight': Onanuga & Atiku's aide clash over idioms & grammatical errors by Moniya4Real(m): 12:02pm On Feb 03

I once said that this Shuaobu used to be a “Use of English “ JAMB teacher back in the early 90s but one indomie Gen- z was abusing me over it. Remember when we were all invited to the National theatre back then for one of his lectures. He used to anchor “Mind your Grammar” on Galaxy TV back then .

Jatuski:
https://punchng.com/onanuga-atikus-aide-trade-words-over-shoot-at-sight-comments/#google_vignette

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