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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Live beyond ( বাঁচা ) He lives beyond his means.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Talk of ( কথা বলা (কোন জিনিস) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy of (about, over) the matter.
  • Deaf of ( বধির ) He is deaf of one ear.
  • Liable to ( দায়ী ) He is liable to fine for his misconduct.
  • Preferable to ( অধিক পছন্দযোগ্য ) Death is preferable to dishonor.

Idioms:

  • Curry favour ( তোষামোদ করিয়ে প্রিয় হওয়া ) He knows how to curry favour with officers.
  • At a stretch ( একটানা ) He can run ten miles at a stretch.
  • Part and parcel ( অবিচ্ছেদ্য অংশ ) Discipline is part and parcel of administration.
  • Tooth and nail ( তীব্রভাবে ) He fought tooth and nail against his enemy.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • By all means ( সবর্প্রকার ) Try to do it by all means.