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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Part from ( বিচ্ছিন্ন হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) He parted form his friend.
  • Annoyed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I was annoyed with him for being late.
  • Exempt from ( রেহাই দেওয়া ) He was exempted from the fine.
  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.
  • Desire for ( ইচ্ছা ) He has no desire for fame.

Idioms:

  • Hue and cry ( শোরগোল ) The villagers raised a hue and cry to see the thief.
  • Call in question ( সন্দেহ করা ) No one can call his honesty in question.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Cut to the quick ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) I was cut to the quick by his words.
  • live by ones wit ( কথা বেচে খাওয়া )
  • by dint of ( ফলে (সাধারণত বল প্রয়োগের ফলে) )