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At large: this is used to mean that a criminal has not been caught yet.
Example: The escaped criminal is still at large.
On form: this is used to mean that you are performing very well.
Example: The tennis player was really on form, and won the game quite easily.
In light of: this is used when you are talking about about something while considering something else. So for example if you are you were going to go on holiday but there was suddenly a disaster there, you could say “in light of the disaster I’ve decided to cancel my trip to...”
Example: In light of her recent divorce, I don’t think we should depend too much on her for a while.
To work under someone: This describes the boss -
Example: Since I got promoted I have 10 people working under me.
To be above something: This usually means that you try not to get involved in petty arguments.
Example: I think she is above getting involved in petty office politics.
Apart from: This means “let’s not consider ‘A’ let’s just consider ‘B’”
Example: A) It rained a lot on my holiday.
B) Apart from the bad weather, how was your trip?
A) Well apart from that, it was pretty good.
Prepositions 2: Collocations, other uses 2.
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