Many seem to make errors regarding the use of the word "mention." The most common that I've heard is, "I made mention." This is another one of my pet peeves as I don't know why people have to add "made." All it does is clutter the sentence! It adds a word that is not necessary.
Instead of "I made mention," stick to the simpler (and more correct), "I mentioned that." Here are some examples:
I mentioned that I finished the work.
I mentioned that I like classical music.
I mentioned that you need to pay this amount.
Another mistake where "mention" is concerned is "I mentioned about." Once again, the correct expression is "I mentioned that."
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There are another two ways of putting "mention" into phrases: mention sth./sb. (to sb.); mention sth./sb. (as sth.)
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