Unit 9: 1. Prepositional phrases part B

in memory of

to show respect for someone who has died

on duty ( for )

officially responsible for sth

on credit

to buy sth now but pay for it later

by all accounts

according to what everyone says

break into hundreds of pieces

smash or shatter into hundreds of pieces

in full

completely

off duty

not working, not responsible for your job at the time

on sale

Something is being sold at a reduced price

for sale

Something is available to be bought.

by all means

at any costs

come into power

to start having political control or authority

at a great cost

achieved but with great loss, sacrifice or suffering