English Language Clinic -UI

Pronunciation of the Digit Zero in Phone Numbers

When saying phone numbers out loud, you can actually refer to the digit ‘0’ as either ‘zero’ or ‘O (oh)’. Both ways are acceptable, but ‘O (oh)' is more commonly used in informal conversations. For example, you can say ‘two O (oh) three’ or ‘two zero three’ for the number 203.

AT/IN
When referring to locations, ‘in’ and ‘at’ are used differently.

‘In’ is used for larger areas, such as cities, states, or countries.

He lives in Lagos.
She works in Nigeria.

‘At’ is often used for specific addresses, events, or locations with a specific point or boundary.

The concert is at the Eko Hotel in Nigeria.

It is incorrect to say, ‘She is an eight-years-old girl’ but correct to say, ‘She is an eight-year-old girl.
It is also correct to say, ‘She’s eight years old.’
A four-year-old child LDOCE

It is incorrect to say ‘Beggars have no choice’ but correct to say ‘Beggars can’t be choosers.’
People say, ‘Beggars can’t be choosers,’ when there is no choice and somebody must be satisfied with what is available. OALD