1.

Be
after
try to get
He must be after her money. Shes the richest and the ugliest woman in
town.
2.
Be
against
be opposed to
Jack isnt against a 20-hour work week.
3.
Be
along
join somebody
Are you coming along?
Ill be along in a minute. Ill just get my water gun.
4.
Be
away
be somewhere else
Dont call their landline. Theyre away for the weekend.
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5.
Be
down
not operating/ reduced
The internet is down. Youll have to look it up in a book.
6.
Be
down
with
have an illness
Sorry kids, I cant take you to Disneyland. Im down with the flu.
7.
Be
in
be at home/ work
Can I talk to Cameron Diaz, please? Im sorry, shes not in today.
8.
Be
in
for
experience something unpleasant soon
Marys having the kitchen walls painted pink while Toms away on business.
Hes in for a shock.
9.
Be
in
on
know about/ be involved
Dont say a word about the party. Shes not in on the secret.
10.
Be
of
leave/ not functioning/ food not fresh enough to eat
Bye guys, Im off!
Make sure the lights are off.
That chilli con carne is green. It must be off.
11.
Be
on
functioning/ be scheduled/ use drugs
How I Met Your Mother was on, but nobody was watching it.
Theyve found a substitute drummer, so the concert is on.
Nicks acting strange. Whats he on?
12.
Be
not
on
unacceptable
Stop calling me in the middle of the night. Its just not on.
13.
Be
on
about
talk about something
What are you on about?I dont understand a word of what youre saying.
14.
Be
out
not at home/ work

You cant talk to my parents. Theyre out.

15. Be out of
not have
Hes been out of work for a long time. Do you think hell ever find a job?
16.
Be
over
finish
This meeting is over. I dont think theres anything else to discuss.
17.
Be
up
be awake/ be happening
Its ten oclock and James isnt up yet.
Whats up? Why is he still sleeping?