"I was reading the dictionary. I thought
it was a poem about everything."
                     --Steven Wright

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Envious of ( ঈর্ষান্বিত ) I am not envious of his riches.
  • Play on ( বাজানো ) He played on guitar.
  • Kind to ( সদয় ) She is very kind to the children.
  • Owe to ( ঋণী হওয়া ) I owe my all to him.
  • Overcome with ( দমন করা ) He was overcome with fatigue.
  • Wonder at ( অবাক হওয়া ) I wonder at his ignorance.

Idioms:

  • Bring to light ( প্রকাশ করা ) At last all the facts were brought to light.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.
  • On the wane ( হ্রাসমান ) His fame is on the wane now.
  • A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.