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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Hanker after ( লালায়িত হওয়া ) Do not hanker after wealth.
  • Accompanied by ( সঙ্গী হওয়া ) He was accompanied by his father.
  • Dispose of ( বিক্রয় করা ) He disposed of his books.
  • Offend against ( লঙ্গন করা ) You have offended against good manners.
  • Congratulate on ( অভিনন্দিত করা ) I congratulate you on your success.
  • Talk to ( কথা বলা (ব্যক্তি) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy.

Idioms:

  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • Three R's ( প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা ) The majority of our people have not yet learnt the three R's.
  • Breathe one's last ( মারা যাওয়া ) The old man breathed his last on Sunday last.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.
  • Out of order ( বিকল ) This car is out of order.
  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.