Phrases with at/in

Phrases with at

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-it happens after you have been waiting for it for a long time.

Example: ​you've come back to me at long last!

at long last

-as much as, or more than, a number or amount:

Example: clean the windows at least once a wee

at least

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-immediately, instantly​

​Example: Mother told the children to come inside at once!

at once

-at the beginning; in the initial stage or stages.

​Example: At first Hugo tried to be patient. Then, he was not...

at first

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-in danger

Example: 23 million people in Africa are at risk from starvation.

at risk

-the highest standard of quality possible

Example: To see New England at its best, you should come in September when the leaves start to change colour.

at its best

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-at maximum​

Example: I'm assuming you need them for a day or two at most.

at most

-A situation that exists at present exists now,

Example: I've not enough cash at present to lend you any.

at present

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What does the AT PHRASE mean? Choose the correct option.​

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At least, 95% of wild tigers have disappeared.

• not less than

• in danger

• finally

• now

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Things are happening at long last to protect tigers.

• not less than

• in danger

• finally

• now

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At first, I thought she wasn't friendly but actually she is just shy.

• now

• in the beginning

• in danger

• n

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I loved this trip because we saw nature at its best.

• now

• finally

• in danger

• as good as it can be

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Many wild animals are at risk of extinction.

• now

• in danger

• not less than

• immediately

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The animals appeared at once.

• in danger

• now

• immediately

• not less than

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At present, she is working as a wildlife reporter overseas.

• now

• as good as it can be

• not less than

• in danger

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Hi Darcie! Something strange has just happened. I heard this loud bang and _____________________.

• at first

• at long last

• at most

• at present

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I looked at the window and I couldn't seen anything unusual, so I carried on doing my homework. Then I heard the bang again and U ran downstairs ________ to get Dad.

• at present

• at present

• at once

• at long last

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I wanted to know that ________ it wasn't just me that heard it. Dad said, "A bird's just flown into the window, twice.

• at first

• at least

• at long last

• at once

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It is still a bit confused ____________ but it will be okay.

• at first

• at once

• at least

• at present

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We waited for quite a long time, but ___________ the bird was fine again and flew off.

• at least

• at long last

• at once

• at first

phrases with in

in detail

as regards every feature or aspect; fully.

"we will have to examine the proposals in detail"

phrases with in

in fact

really.

"Yes, she did; in fact, she's now taking an advanced driving test."

phrases with in

in particular

especially (used to show that a statement applies to one person or thing more than any other).

"he socialized with the other young people, one boy in particular"

phrases with in

in advance

ahead in time

She paid the full price in advance. So, they wouldn't wait in line.

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in the end

eventually.

She would see all the lies in the end.

phrases with in

in general

usually, mainly

In general, Jackson was a loving man.

phrases with in

in future

from now on.

She would be more careful in future.

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We have to book our hotel room, _________. Or we won't have a place to stay.

• in detail

• in advance

• in general

• in particular

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Jolayna is not a country. ______ it is a made up word.

• in general

• in detail

• in fact

• in future

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I love pizza. ________, I love margarita pizza.

• in general

• in future

• in advance

• in particular