Borrow vs. lend

[US English speaker John]

Common Errors in English, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #12 "Latin Words", question 10

I can borrow you a little money if you like because as they say, every little helps.

(a) borrow
(b) little
(c) as
(d) every little

Common Errors in English, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #12 "Latin Words", answer 10

I can lend you a little money if you like because as they say, every little helps.

Correct entry: lend
The error was: (a) borrow

You have found the error and your entry is correct.
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For speakers of USA English the idiom is 'every little bit'. Consequently an American English speaker might assume that 'borrow' might be idiomatic in UK English. Also 'borrow' is correct if the intention of 'I' is to borrow money and give the proceeds to 'you.'

USA speaker of English

[Alan]

Hi USA speaker of English,

You said: