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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Faithful to ( বিশ্বস্ত ) The dog is faithful to his master.
  • Preferable to ( অধিক পছন্দযোগ্য ) Death is preferable to dishonor.
  • Free from ( মুক্ত ) He is now free from danger.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Angry at ( রাগান্বিত (কারো আচরণ) ) I am angry at your conduct.
  • Exempt from ( রেহাই দেওয়া ) He was exempted from the fine.

Idioms:

  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.
  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • At dagger drawn ( খড়গহস্ত ) The two brothers are now at daggers drawn.
  • By and large ( প্রধানতঃ ) People in our village are by and large farmers.
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • Ins and outs ( খুঁটিনাটি সব কিছু ) I know the ins and outs of the matter.