Using prepositions in sentences is very common, pretty much every sentence includes prepositions. If you aren’t sure what they are, head to my grammar section to find out.
prepositional phrases with BY list
Learn some prepositional phrases with the preposition ‘by’
- by hook or by crook – by any means possible (honestly or dishonestly)
- by the book – strictly follow the rules and regulations
- by the dozen – in large quantities
- by the skin of one’s teeth – by a very narrow margin
- by/through the back door – use secret/dishonest methods to achieve something
Take a look at the examples with pictures to gain a better understanding of the meaning.
