Prepositions often confused 384. For and At. (Price.) (a) F | coммon мιѕтaĸeѕ

Prepositions often confused

384. For and At. (Price.)

(a) For.
Don't say: I bought a book at fifty pence.

Say: I bought a book for fifty pence.

(b) At.
Don't say: I can't buy it for such a high price.

Say: I can't buy it at such a high price.

Use "for" if the actual sum is mentioned, use "at" if the actual sum isn't given.

Note: If the weight or measure follows the price, use "at" with the actual sum: That velvet is available at £5 a metre.

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