8.180 linking prepositional phrases

You can use 'and' to link prepositional phrases when you are describing similar actions, situations, or things.

• They walked across the gravel and down the drive.
• They had crumbs around their mouths and under their chins.

However, if the phrases describe the same action, situation, or thing, you do not put 'and' between them.

• Her husband was hit over the head with a mallet.
• They walked down the drive between the chestnut trees.
• ...a man of about forty with glaring defiant eyes.