English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

Phrasal Verbs

The fire ~resulted to~ damage to their property (nonstandard).
The fire resulted in damage to their property (standard).

Public displays of affection are ~frowned at~ in many companies (nonstandard).
Public displays of affection are frowned on in many companies (standard).
Public displays of affection are frowned upon in many countries (standard).

Building work in progress. ~Keep off~ !
Building work in progress. Keep out !
GAB

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