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The phrase "a lads" is not correct in written English.
It should be "a lad" when referring to a single boy or young man, or "lads" when referring to multiple boys or young men.
Example: "I saw a lad playing football in the park."
Alternatives: "a boy" or "the guys".
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It was a lads' night out.
Go on a lads' holiday – done 29.
The Scar Crow A lads' camping trip turns into low-budget witchcraft horror.
There are a good few girls here, but this is a lads' night out.
"I don't care if people worry we're a lads' mag," he begins, before changing tack again.
For a lads' trip it'll be Austria – again, plenty of good skiing, lively nightlife and good value.
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They also had then, as now, a lads-being-lads relationship of affectionate sarcasm.
Not a lad.
A lad raised his hand.
"Like a lad of 28.
When 'Barney' Lansley was a lad..
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