Idioms and plural nouns

 • "Wole Soyinka’s Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth" is really selling like hot cake.

When something is selling quickly or in large numbers, we say selling like hot cakes. 

Therefore, the above sentence should be written as:

• "Wole Soyinka’s Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth" is really selling like hot cakes.

Take note of the following:

We got the offer through Mr. Joseph’s good office.  (non-standard)

We got the offer through Mr. Joseph’s good offices.  (standard)

Our department is ready to help you at all time. (non-standard)

Our department is ready to help you at all times. (standard)

Take the bull by the horn. (non-standard)

Take the bull by the horns. (standard)

Do you find it difficult showing respect to your elders and better? (non-standard)

Do you find it difficult showing respect to your elders and betters? (standard)


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