English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
PREPOSITIONS
She was ~on~ casual clothes this morning (nonstandard).
She was in casual clothes this morning (standard). Note that you can put on clothes but you are said to be in clothes.
Their approach is anchored ~on~ a Christian world view (nonstandard).
Their approach is anchored in a Christian world view (standard).
Don’t bring dishonour ~to~ your family (nonstandard).
Don’t bring dishonour on your family (standard).
GAB