- You left him _____ tears. - But I didn't do it _____ purpose!
- You left him in tears. - But I didn't do it on purpose!
She went to the bank _____ foot to put the money _____ her account.
She went to the bank on foot to put the money in her account.
_____ first they said they were still _____ business but _____ reality, they're not.
At first they said they were still in business but in reality, they're not.
- Her third project is _____ schedule. - Wow, she's really _____ a roll!
- Her third project is on schedule. - Wow, she's really on a roll! (on fire)
A building _____ their farm caught _____ fire.
A building on their farm caught on fire.
I was listening to a report _____ the radio about people living _____ poverty.
I was listening to a report on the radio about people living in poverty.
I know you're _____ pain; don't worry, I'm _____ your side.
I know you're in pain; don't worry, I'm on your side.
Their business was operating ____ a loss; but now _____ their sector, they're _____ the lead.
Their business was operating at a loss; but now in their sector, they're in the lead.
We were going to choose someone _____ random; but _____ second thought, let's take him.
We were going to choose someone at random; but on second thought, let's take him.
Who's _____ charge here _____ terms of administration?
Who's _____ charge here _____ terms of administration?
