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Joe is very angry about his boss's decision to promote James. vs Joe is very angry by his boss's decision to promote James.

Both phrases are similar in structure, but the prepositions 'about' and 'by' have different meanings in this context. The correct phrase is 'joe is very angry about his boss's decision to promote james.'

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1096 views

Joe is very angry about his boss's decision to promote James.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The preposition 'about' is used to indicate the reason or cause of Joe's anger in relation to his boss's decision.
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Joe is very angry by his boss's decision to promote James.

This phrase is not correct in this context.

The preposition 'by' is not suitable in this context to express the reason for Joe's anger.
  • I didn't find out until this afternoon, when I walked by his boss's office.
  • I didn't find out until this afternoon, when I walked by his boss's office... you cost this company, Stinson?
  • Robert. Your mother is very angry with me.
  • Maureen is very angry with the world.
  • John is very angry with the way that Jerry treated me.
  • Jeremenko is very angry with you.
  • I think Robert is very angry.
  • Datak is very angry with you.
  • He is very angry when he's hungery.
  • My brain is very angry at me.
  • Mr. Wisnievska is very angry.
  • The King is very angry with him.
  • The second letter, from Max, is very angry.
  • Be kind... or mom iS very angry.
  • Hurry... your uncle is very angry
  • Sir Leicester is very angry with Mr Rouncewell.
  • He was reported missing yesterday by his boss at Duncore Investments.
  • He was reported missing yesterday by his boss at Duncore Investments.
  • But the spirit in this place is very angry and the souls that died here continue to suffer.
  • Gentlemen, the President is very angry that his Internet still isn't working.

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