Prepositional Phrases Flashcards
In the region of
Approximately.
Eg: the average height of Argentinan men is in the region of 1.74 cm
On the brick of
You are just about to do it or experience it.
Eg: We are on the brick of worldwide deflation
To some extent
Partly but not completely (hasta cirto punto)
Eg: Anyone in a good relationship has to compromise to some extent.
In conjunction with
Together
Eg: the medicine is typically used in conjunction with other treatments
On behalf of
done for another person’s benefit or support, or because you are representing the interests of that person: I’d like to say on behalf of the whole group that we wish you well in your new job.
Speaking for someone else.
The man said that he was acting on behalf of a relative
On the verge of
Very near to doing or experiencing something
Eg: the company was on the verge of going bankrupt.
On the grounds of
For the reason that, because
Eg: she refused his advances on the grounds of not wanting to complicate their friendship
With the exception of
Not including
Eg: it’s all here, with the exception of the sweater.
