English : prepositions and postpositions

She objects … people smoking in her house

to

She disapproves … people smoking in her house

of

He fell … his horse and broke his left leg

off/from

I only paid $2 … this record

for

He left without paying … the bill

.

They treated us … an excellent meal

to

Are you pleased … your new car ?

with

I don’t think much … her husband

of

What time did you get … your office

to

They congratulated her … her success

on

Tell me the truth. Don’t hide anything … me !

from

She was angry … being kept waiting.

at

We are looking forward … seeing them again.

to

… the time was fifty, he looked very old.

By

They had robbed him … his money.

of

I prefer going to the movies … watching the match … TV.

to - on

He didn’t want to join the club, but we talked him … joining it.

into

He is good … languages, he is interested … history and he is keen … poetry.

at - in - on

He broke his leg … jumping … the window.

by - from

We can’t see her again … next year.

until

It was very kind … your father to lend us his car

of

Help yourself … some more tea

to

A neighbour looked … her cat while she was away … holiday

after - on

… years she suffered … rheumatism, but she died … a heart attack

for - from - of

The man was sentenced … 20 years’ imprisonment … poisoning his wife

to - for

There’s no need … you to shout … me … this way

for - at - in

We are not used … spending too much money … food

to - on

They advised me … buying a car, because they thought it was too expensive

aigainst

What time is it … your watch?

by

What are you blaming me …?

for

I paid for lunch … advance, so that we dont have to pay today

in

I think he said this … purpose to shock us.

on

In the morning, I go … school … foot, which is a pleasant exercise.

to - on

Are you planning to go to the meeting … car or … train ?

by - by

When it’s very hot, I drink 2 liters of water … fail.

without

… my surprise, everybody had done the homework pretty well

To

I often watch series at night but I think that tonight I’m going to watch a film … a change.

for

This professor expects students to be … time and he won’t allow you in if you are late.

on

Using you cellphone while driving is … the law.

against

After the payment, you receive the product … 10 business days.

within

I have no experience, so I'm … a disadvantage when it comes to this job interview.

at

This house is very similar … the one we visited … Liverpool

to - in

He's Italian? For some reason I was … the impression that he was Spanish

under

Where's Alicia? She should have gotten here … now.

by

We've put a lot of effort … this project

into

… your involvement, I’m not sure you are going to be promoted.

Despite

You can take 6 people … the airport since you have a minivan

to

My little brother is addicted … chocolate

to

I’m afraid your friend is hooked … gambling.

on

I insist … hurrying up so that we can arrive on time

on

I am not bad … sports and excel … football

at - in

Congratulations … your winning the competition!

on

I’m really upset … the bad marks I got … January

about - in

I’m fully aware … the consequences of my choice

of

Bad investment policies resulted … our bankruptcy.

in

The student’s frustration resulted … his very poor results.

from

You are definitely right … that

about

I am most grateful … you … helping me

to - for

I will complain … the authorities … what happened.

to - about

I shall return … my place after finishing my PhD

to

Economic distress may in part account … many criminal acts.

for

A negotiation aims … satisfying all the parties concerned.

at

I was amazed … her progress.

by

We were appalled … his attitude.

by

This idea doesn’t appeal … everyone.

to

His attitude didn’t please … the boss at all.

.

The opposition rarely approves … our policies.

of

On finishing school, you apply … a job

for

When I entered … the room, they were arguing … whom they would vote for

. - about

His selfish attitude may partly arise … having been an only child.

from

The heads of eight countries attended … the conference

.

These children don’t know how to behave; they’re badly brought … .

up

For my job, I’ll have to brush … my Spanish

up

I was absent last week and I’m having a hard time catching … .

up

You can enjoy your work only if you’re committed … what you’re doing.

to

I’m afraid she can’t answer … you right now because she’s … the phone.

. - on

Everyone was very shocked … the way the CEO responded … the crisis

by - to

The police caught the burglar … the corner of King’s Road and King Edwards’s street

at

John has often been disloyal … me and dishonest … you

to - with

My sister, Sandy, was named … her godmother

after

My parents have been married … more than forty years!

for

I’ve been living in this flat … 2021.

since

Robert was not … home when I went … his place.

at - to

Don’t forget to phone … the doctor to check if we can get an appointment.

.

I should be back … about an hour.

in

This problem is inherent … some bad management policies.

in

I’m not averse … change but I am opposed … radical moves.

to - to

I’m definitely not interested … investing a million … this doomed project.

in - in

… my point of view, this is a very bad idea.

From

… my opinion, Doku could do well this year and help Manchestser City reach its goals.

In

According … the schedule, the meeting should start very soon

to

Because … his aggressive behaviour

of

He jumped … the water to save his dog … drowning

into - from

I asked John … his help when I was forced to leave my apartment

for

Let’s begin … a little discussion before turning … some written assignment

with - to

I do believe … magic though I tend to be a very rational person

in

I really don’t know whom this car belongs … .

to

I tried to borrow some money … my best friend but he refused to help me

from

Two people broke … the university and stole a dozen laptops.

into

She works … a nurse and she cares … the elderly

as - for