"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.
  • Devote to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) He devotes much time to study.
  • Liable to ( দায়ী ) He is liable to fine for his misconduct.
  • Deal in ( ব্যবসা করা ) He deals in rice.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Tolerant of ( সহিষ্ণু ) We must be tolerant of opposition.

Idioms:

  • Fish out of water ( অস্বস্তিকর অবস্থায় ) When he came to the village, he felt like a fish out of water.
  • By fits and starts ( অনিয়মিত ; মাঝে মাঝে ) He works by fits and starts.
  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.
  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg
  • Part and parcel ( অবিচ্ছেদ্য অংশ ) Discipline is part and parcel of administration.
  • be in ones bad books ( কারও অপ্রিয় হওয়া )