Set phrases with prepositions 1

Often, when we use prepositions, there isn't a rule. It's just a set phrase. A set phrase is something we
always say a certain way. It's just the way we say it. And, unfortunately, set phrases just need to be
learned!

Here are some set phrases that start with prepositions:

at once = immediately: She left at once.

at most = no more than: There will be fifty people at most.
by accident = not intentionally: I dropped the vase by accident.
by far = definitely: This is the cheapest restaurant by far.
by all means = of course: Please, go ahead, by all means.
by mistake = not intentionally: She took the wrong key by mistake.
for a change = to do something different: Let's eat Italian food for a change.
for good = forever: She's gone to Australia for good.
in a hurry = rushing: Why are you always in a hurry?
in danger = in a dangerous situation: The climbers are in danger - there's snow on the way.

Let's review! Put in the correct preposition.

1. She's gone to Australia ___________ good.

2. She left ___________ once.
3. Why are you always ___________ a hurry?
4. This is the cheapest restaurant ___________ far.
5. The climbers are ___________ danger - there's snow on the way.
6. She took the wrong key ___________ mistake.
7. Please, go ahead, ___________ all means.
8. Let's eat Italian food ___________ a change.
9. There will be fifty people ___________ most.
10. I dropped the vase ___________ accident.
Answers

1. She's gone to Australia for good.

2. She left at once.
3. Why are you always in a hurry?
4. This is the cheapest restaurant by far.
5. The climbers are in danger - there's snow on the way.
6. She took the wrong key by mistake.
7. Please, go ahead, by all means.
8. Let's eat Italian food for a change.
9. There will be fifty people at most.
10. I dropped the vase by accident.