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In favour of: Hands up all those in favour of going to the seaside for the day. In favour with: Though many were skeptical of its success, the sequel is largely in favour with the devoted fanbase. |
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At the end: Do you remember that scene at the end of the movie where Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts have a terrible argument? In the end: In the end, you'll thank your parents for pushing you to work hard. |
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By name: When I was a teacher I knew all my pupils by name. In name: The house is in my name. How many people have been killed in religion's name? |
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In front of: Who's that standing in front of Claire in the photo? At the front of: There's a sundial at the front of the house. The sundial is on the wall of the house facing the street. |
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In view of: In view of the fact that only three people have signed up for Friday's concert, I'm afraid we'll have to cancel it. With a view to: He's painting the house with a view to selling it for a good price. |
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By sight: I know them both by sight, but I've no idea what their names are. On sight: Police have orders to shoot the suspect on sight. |
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In time (not late): We were just in time to see the Queen arrive at the theatre. On time (punctually, according to the schedule): I didn't arrive at the cinema on time, but I still arrived in time to see the whole film. |
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In case of: In case of difficulty, you can reach me at this number. In the case of: In the case of John, I think we had better allow his request. |
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At heart: He may seem tough and ruthless, but at heart he's a kind and gentle man. By heart: Ask Becky to recite the poem, she knows it by heart. |
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In time of: You know you can always come to me in time of need. At the time of: It was raining at the time of the accident. |
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Divide it among: A mother gave her three children a bar of chocolate and told them to divide it among themselves. Divide it between: Divide the work between the boys and the girls equally. |
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In principle: The proposal was accepted in principle, but we asked for further details before making a final decision. On principle: I quite like meat, but I don't eat it on principle. |
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For fear of: He never travelled abroad for fear of becoming ill through eating foreign food. In fear of: Living in constant fear of attack. |
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In the possession of: These paintings have been in the possession of my family for generations. In possession of: I am in possession of some information that I think will interest you. |
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