1. At her funeral her oldest friend paid tribute to her life and work. 2. He paid tribute to the organising committee. 3. The song is a tribute to Roy Orbison.
Q) I was wondering why there is no article a in #1 and #2 and there is in #3.
Top answer
With 'pay', the article is commonly omitted. 'Pay tribute' is a fixed expression. Clive
— Clive
With 'pay', the article is commonly omitted.
'Pay tribute' is a fixed expression.
Clive
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