280. He was obliged to fly the country; say, flee the country. A very common mistake.
281. The snuffers wants mending; say, want mending.
282. His conduct admits of no apology; leave out of, which is quite unnecessary.
283. A gent has been here, inquiring for you,—a detestable, but very common, expression; say, a gentleman, &c.
284. That was all along of you; say, That was all your fault.
285. You have no call to be vexed with me; say, no occasion, &c.
286. I don't know nothing about it,—a very common cockneyism; leave out don't.
287. I had rather not, should be, I would rather not.
288. I had better go, should be, It were better that I should go.
289. A new pair of gloves, should be, A pair of new gloves.