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Jigneshbharati Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

The go-ahead

Revalidation is a significant step-change for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and I am delighted that the Council has given the go-ahead to this important process. We believe that the introduction of revalidation will further assure users of pharmacy services that pharmacy professionals will provide them with safe and effective care throughout their careers." Nigel Clarke Chair General Pharmaceutical Council December 2017
http://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/pharmacist-revalidation?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrr3-r_DS2gIVT7vtCh0MOABdEAAYAiAAEgKG3PD_BwE
Please explain the use definite article before "go-ahead" and "Cpumcil".
  

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go-ahead give the go-ahead is a common and idiomatic fixed phrase. Council The writer assumes the readers know he is referring to a specific council, ie the General Pharmaceutical Council. Clive

— Clive

  • go-ahead give the go-ahead is a common and idiomatic fixed phrase.
  • Council The writer assumes the readers know he is referring to a specific council, ie the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Clive
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go-ahead give the go-ahead is a common and idiomatic fixed phrase.

Council The writer assumes the readers know he is referring to a specific council, ie the General Pharmaceutical Council.


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The definite article "the" indicates that the word "Council" is sufficient in the context to identify the referent, i.e. The General Pharmaceutical Council.

"Go-ahead" does have a plural form "go-aheads", though I don't recall coming across it.

I think we have

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