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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Liable to ( দায়ী ) He is liable to fine for his misconduct.
  • Lament for ( বিলাপ করা ) She lamented for her child.
  • Refer to ( বিচারার্থে পাঠানো ) Refer the matter to him for enquiry.
  • Devote to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) He devotes much time to study.
  • Cope with ( সামলানো ) I cannot cope with the situation.
  • False to ( মিথ্যাবাদী ) I cannot be false to my friend.

Idioms:

  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.
  • To the contrary ( কাহারও বক্তব্যের বিপক্ষে ) In the court he said nothing to the contrary.
  • Beat black and blue ( প্রচন্ড প্রহার করা ; উত্তম-মধ্যম দেওয়া ) They beat the thief black and blue.
  • Beggar description ( বর্ণনাতীত ) The beauty of the Taj beggars description.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • In fine ( পরিশেষ ) In fine he declared his plan.