2-35. Другие значения предлогов

 
3. Предлоги могут выражать различные другие отношения:

We were talking [about the weather].
[According to the BBC], the strike is over. (= The BBC says ...)
Most people are [against these changes]. (= opposing)
We can have this pizza for tea. [As for lunch], I'll get a sandwich.
I'm reading a book [by Iris Murdoch].
You need a pullover, so I'm knitting one [for you].
You'd do anything [for the sake of peace and quiet]. (= in order to have)
Are you [for the plan]/[in favour of the plan]? (= supporting)
Mrs Peterson is [in charge of the department]. (= head of the department)
Can I use a pencil [instead of a pen]?
I went to a lecture [on Einstein].
[On behalf of everyone] here, I'd like to say thank you.
This car does at least fifty miles to the gallon.
It's up to you to make your own decision.