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trip over
He tripped over the cat and tell downstairs.
typical of (NOT fer)
The wine's typical o f the region.
write: see 610. wrong with
What's wrong with Rachel today?
For ofafter detenniners like some. most. see 154.
prepositions (3):
before particular words and expressions
This is a list of a few expressions which often cause problems. For other preposition + noun combinations. see a good dictionary.
at the cinema; at the theatre; at a party; at university
What's on at tile cinema this week?
a book (written) by Joyce; a concerto (composed) by Mozart; a film (directed) by Orson Welles (NOT of OJ! from)
I've never read anything by Dickens.
by car/bike/bus/train/boallplanelland/sea/air; on foot (but in the car, 011 a bus etc)
Let's take our time and go by boat. for ... reason
My sister decided to go to America for several reasons. from ... point of view (NOT aeeord:ing to OR after)
Try to see it from my point of view.
in ... opinion (NOT aeeordiflg to OR after)
In my opinion, she should have resigned earlier.
in the end (:::: finally, after a long time) In the end, I got a visa for Russia.
at the end (= at the point where something stops) I think the film's a bit weak at the end.
in pen, pencil, ink etc
Please fill in the form in ink.
in a picture, photo etc (N OT em)
She looks much younger in this photo.
in the rain, snow etc
I lilce walking in the rain.
in a suit, raincoat, shirt, skirt, hat etc
Who's the man in the funny hat over there?
in a ... voice
Stop talking to me in that stupid voice.
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