Comprehensive Study Guide: English Noun Phrases and Phrasal Verbs with Prepositions

A cause of: Refers to the reason or origin of something.
Address of: The specific address or location belonging to someone.
Awareness of: The state of being conscious of or having an awareness of something.
Exhibition of: A formal display or exhibition of a particular object or theme.
A photograph of: A picture or photograph depicting a person or an object.
Advantage of: A positive point or a specific advantage associated with a situation or thing.
Experience of: Having experience within a specific activity or field.
Fear of: A feeling of fear or apprehension regarding something specific.
Knowledge of: Having an understanding or comprehensive knowledge of a subject.
Member of: Being a constituent part or a member of a group or organization.
Possibility of: The likelihood or chance of a specific event occurring.
Habit of: The regular habit of performing a certain action.
Love of: A feeling of love or deep affection directed toward something.
Memory of: The cognitive memory or recollection of a specific thing.
Problem of: Defined in context as the memory of something (identical to ‘Memory of’).

Arguments with: The act of engaging in a debate or argument with a specific person.
Concern with: A state of worry or concern regarding a particular matter.
Connection with: A established link or connection with a specific thing.
Contact with: The act of making contact or communicating with someone.
Dealings with: Engaging in business transactions or professional dealings with someone.
Difficulty with: Encountering difficulty or hardship while performing a specific task.
Link with: An association or established link with something.

Difficulty in: Facing obstacles or difficulty in the process of doing something.
Experience in: Having professional or practical experience in performing a specific job or task.
Growth in: The occurrence of growth or development within a specific area or location.
Interest in: A feeling of interest or concern directed toward a specific thing.
Lesson in: An educational lesson or instruction regarding a particular topic.
Participation in: The act of taking part or participating in something.
Place in: A specific position or location within a place.
Success in: Achieving success or a positive outcome while doing something.

Access to: The ability or right to approach and access something.
Addiction to: The state of being addicted to a specific substance or habit.
Attitude to: One's formal attitude or perspective regarding an issue or action.
An invitation to: A formal request or invitation to go to a specific place.
Approach to: The method or specific approach used to resolve a matter.
Contribution to: Making a contribution or offering something toward a cause or object.
Damage to: Physical or abstract harm and damage caused to someone or something.
Dedication to: The act of showing dedication or commitment to a specific task.
Desire to: A strong desire or yearning to perform a specific action.
Reaction to: A specific reaction or response to a condition or event.
Relevance to: The state of being relevant or having a connection to a person.
Resistance to: The act of resisting or showing resistance against something.
Solution to: The answer or solution to a specific problem or situation.
Threat to: A looming threat or danger posed against someone.
Visit to: A trip or visit conducted to a specific location.
Response to: A reply or formal response given to something.

Break down: The state of being broken down or damaged regarding something.
Cool down: The process of cooling something down.
Cut down: The act of reducing or cutting down on something.
Go down: To decrease or move downward in relation to something.
Let someone down: To cause someone to feel disappointed or let down.
Put someone down: To belittle or lower the status of someone.
Settle down: The act of settling down or stabilizing into a new life in a specific place.

Agreement about: Having a mutual agreement regarding a specific matter.
Anxiety about: A feeling of anxiety or worry concerning something.
Concern about: Feeling worried or concerned about a particular issue.
Confusion about: Described as struggling or toiling (‘lăn lộn’) regarding a specific matter.
Debate about: Engaging in a debate or discussion regarding a subject.
Decision about: Reaching a formal decision or choice regarding something.
Information about: Specific data or information concerning a topic.
Story about: A narrative or story regarding a specific subject.

Need for: The necessity or need to have a particular thing.
Recipe for: A set of instructions or a recipe used to make something.
Reputation for: Having a reputation or fame regarding a specific trait or condition.
Respect for: Showing respect or esteem intended for someone.
Responsibility for: Holding responsibility or accountability for a specific matter.
Room for: Providing a space or empty room for something.
Search for: The act of searching or a quest for something.
Talent for: Possessing a specific talent or aptitude in a certain field.
A check for: A financial check representing a specific monetary value.
Reason for: The underlying reason for a particular occurrence.
Admiration for: A feeling of admiration directed toward a person.
Advertisement for: A promotional advertisement for a specific product or thing.
Approval for: The formal acceptance or approval of a particular action.
Arguments for: Providing supportive logical arguments for a specific cause.
Bid for: The act of bidding or an auction bid for something.
Cure for: A specific remedy or antidote for a condition.

Break up with someone: To end a relationship or sever emotional ties with another person.
Bring someone up: The act of raising or nurturing a person.
Brush up on something: To review or brush up on a topic.
Catch up with someone: To keep pace with or catch up to someone.
Clean something up: To perform cleaning or tidying of an object or space.
Come up with: To think of, invent, or come up with a new idea.
Cook up a story: To fabricate or make up a fictional story.
Dress up: To wear nice or formal clothing.
End up: To arrive at a final result or conclusion.
Get up: The act of waking up.
Go up: To move or go upward quickly.
Grow up: The process of growing up and maturing.
Give up something: To abandon or give up on a specific thing.
Keep up something: To continue to maintain or promote a certain thing.
Look something up: To search for or look up the meaning of a specific word.
Look up to someone: To show respect for or admire a certain person.
Make something up: To invent, fabricate, or create something new.
Make up one’s mind: To reach a conclusion or decide regarding something.
Pick someone up: The act of picking something up (as specified in transcript).
Put up with someone/ something: To endure or tolerate someone or something.
Set someone up: To frame or incriminate someone for a crime.
Show up: To appear or arrive at a location.