Prepositional Idiomatic Phrases

In English certain words take specific prepositions. Here are some common phrases or uses for prepositions. Obviously it is not a complete list, but it is certainly a good start. Sometimes other prepositions are also possible, so if you're not sure, check a good dictionary.

A

by accident according to ... accuse (someone) of doing something
advantage of something there is an advantage in doing ... (there is an) advantage to doing ...
afflicted with ... afraid of ... agree to ... (e.g. a contract; implies concession or settlement)
agree with someone / something / someplace (implies harmony) aim something at ... amazed by ...
angry about something angry at someone angry with someone (more confrontational than angry at)
angry with someone for doing something annoyed about something annoyed with someone
annoyed with someone for doing something answer to a question apologize for ...
apologize to someone (for something) apply for ... ( a job, position, etc.) approve of ...
argue with ... arrive from ... ashamed of ...
ask someone for something astonished at ... astonished by ...
attitude to someone / something attitude toward someone / something aware of ...
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B

bad at (doing) something believe in ... belong to someone
blame someone / something for something bored with ... borrow something from someone
for breakfast brilliant at (doing) something bump into ...
on business buy from ...  
A B C D E F G H I J+K L M N O+P R S T U-W

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