Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions
1. He didn't go to Rome ... his own expense , but ... the expense of the firm .
2. It's lovely to be able to spend the weekends out ... the open , after being ... town all week . 3. Several peo ple asked me for information because they thought I was ... the know .
4. A country's police force should be ... suspicion .
5. We managed to come near the house ... cover of darkness .
6. The two coats were ... a size .
7. I didn't mean to you our secret , but you caught me ... guard .
8. Your dress is ... place for such a formal meeting .
9. The unions are up ... the arms again about the proposal to close down part of the production plant .
10. I am not responsi ble ... my elder brother for everything I say and do .
11. The woman was seized ... panic ... the sight of the wolf .
12. He is vexed ... me for ringing him up when he is asleep .
13. The train is already ... schedule ; we'll have to wait .
14. We were sympathetic ... the old man when he told us his troubles .
15. My friend was accompanied ... his little brother .
16. You are not accustomed ... getting up so early .
17. Rosemary is endowed ... many talents .
18. We were conscious ... being watched .
19. We are looking forward ... seeing her again . 20. Turn left ... the end of this street and you will see the bank ... front of you .
21. ... first she found her work very boring , but ... a few months she got used ... it .
22. She is always ... a hurry and so she drives ... a high speed .
23. They got ... New York ... 10 a.m. ... a sunny July day .
24 .... mistake she opened my letter instead ... her own .
25. I've been sent on ... advance of the main force .
26. Don't stay away ... home too long .
27. I am confident ... the good result of this difficult exam .
28. Little Paul was delighted ... his Christmas present .
29. This house is ... the most beautiful ones in our village..​