Hello everyone

Hello everyone!​

Today, let’s talk about set phrases with ‘at’, ‘by’, ‘for’ and ‘in’.

Often, when we use prepositions, there isn’t a rule. It’s just a set phrase.​

A set phrase is something we always say a certain way. It’s just the way we say it. And, unfortunately, set phrases just need to be learned!​

Here are some set phrases that start with prepositions:​

at once = immediately: She left at once.

at most = no more than: There will be fifty people at most.

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by accident = not intentionally: I dropped the vase by accident.

by far = definitely: This is definitely the cheapest restaurant by far.

by all means = of course: Please, go ahead, by all means.

by mistake = not intentionally: She took the wrong key by mistake.

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for a change = to do something different: Let’s eat Italian food for a change.

for good = forever: She’s gone to Australia for good.

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in a hurry = rushing: Why are you always in a hurry?

in danger = in a dangerous situation: The climbers are in danger – there’s snow on the way.

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Let’s review!

Put in the correct preposition.

She’s gone to Australia _______ good.

She left _______ once.

Why are you always _______ a hurry?

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Answers

She’s gone to Australia for good.

She left at once.

Why are you always in a hurry?

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I hope that helps, and really good luck with your English!