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throw ... to(ina game etc)
if you get the ball, throw it to me.
typical of (NOT fer)
The wine's typical of the region.
write: see 356.6
wrong with
What's wrong with Rachel today?

255 prepositions before particular words and expressions

(This is a list of a few expressions which often cause problems. For
information about other | preposition + noun | combinations, see a
good dictionary.)
at the cinema; at the theatre; at a party; at university
a book by Joyce; a concerto by Mozart; a film by Fassbinder (NOT ef)
for ... reason
My sister decided to go to America for several reasons.
in pen, pencil, ink etc :
Please fill in the form in ink.
in the rain, snow etc
| like walking in the rain.
ina ... voice
Stop talking to me in that stupid voice.
in a suit, raincoat, shirt, skirt, hat etc
Who's the man in the funny hat over there?
in the end = finally, after a long time
In the end, ! got a visa for the Soviet Union.
at the end = at the point where something stops
| think the film’s a bit weak at the end.
in time = with enough time to spare; not late
| didn’t get an interview because | didn't send in the form in time.
on time = at exactly the right time
Concerts never start on time.
on the radio; on TV

256 prepositions: expressions without prepositions
(This is a list of important expressions in which we do not use
prepositions, or can leave them out.)
We do not use prepositions after discuss, marry and lack.
We must discuss your plans. ” She married a friend of her sister's.
He’s clever, but he lacks experience.