Common phrases with prepositions

Common phrases with prepositions

by David

In this series, we look at common phrases and sayings that begin with or include a preposition; discover what they mean and how to use them in sentences in your conversations.

Episode 1

phrases with ‘as’ [1]

In this episode we look at some phrases which use the word ‘as’; for example, ‘as a result’.

4 mins 43 secs

Episode 2

phrases with ‘as’ [2]

In this episode we look at some more phrases which use the word ‘as’

4 mins 28 secs

Episode 3

phrasal verbs with up

In this one we consider common phrasal verbs which include ‘up’

2 mins 36 secs

Episode 4

phrases using by + verb +ing

In this episode we look at phrases which use ‘by’ plus a verb in the ‘ing’ form

1 min 37 secs

Episode 5

phrases using with + noun

In this episode we consider nounphrases preceded by ‘

2 mins 11 secs

Episode 6

phrases with prepositions - by

In this one we look at phrases which include the preposition ‘by’

4 mins 59 secs

Episode 7

phrases with prepositions - at

In this episode we look at phrases which include the preposition ‘at’

6 mins 10 secs

Episode 8

phrases with modal/adverb + be able to

In this one we look at phrases which include a modal followed by ‘be able to’

2 mins 22 secs

Episode 9

on the way & in the way

In this episode we look at phrases which look similar but have different meanings

4 mins 22 secs

Episode 10

work out, figure out & find out

In our final episode of the series we consider three phrasal words which use the preposition ‘out’

4 mins 18 secs