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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Rob of ( অপহরণ করা ) Somebody robbed him of his purse.
  • Inquire about ( অনুসন্ধান করা (কোন ব্যপার) ) I inquired of him about (into) the matter.
  • Tell upon ( ক্ষতি করা ) Over-eating tells upon health.
  • Displeased at ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Favour with ( অনুগত করা ) Would you favour me with an early reply?
  • Contribute to ( দান হিসাবে দেওয়া ) He contributed one thousand taka to the Flood Relief Fund.

Idioms:

  • word of no implication ( কথার কথা )
  • From A to Z ( প্রথম হইতে শেষ পয্র্ন্ত ) The statement is true from A to Z.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • In lieu of ( পরিবর্তে ) Give me this pen in lieu of that.
  • vile sycophant ( খঁয়ের খা )
  • put a spoke to ones wheel ( কারও উন্নতিতে বাধা হওয়া )