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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Inquire of ( অনুসন্ধান করা (ব্যক্তি) ) I inquired of him about the matter.
  • Talk to ( কথা বলা (ব্যক্তি) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy.
  • Different from ( পৃথক ) This book is different from that.
  • Respect of ( সম্বন্ধে ) He is junior to me in respect of service.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Commence on ( শুরু করা ) Our examination commences on the 3rd July.

Idioms:

  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • In force ( বলবৎ ) This law is in force now.
  • Call in question ( সন্দেহ করা ) No one can call his honesty in question.
  • Beat black and blue ( প্রচন্ড প্রহার করা ; উত্তম-মধ্যম দেওয়া ) They beat the thief black and blue.
  • At once finger ends ( নখদর্পণে ) All these facts are at his finger ends.
  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.