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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Responsible to ( দায়ী (প্রাধিকার) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.
  • Entitled to ( অধিকারী ) He is entitled to a reward for his honesty.
  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Equal with ( সমতুল্য (ব্যক্তি) ) Mr.Karim is equal in rank with Mr.Rahim.
  • Hard at ( উদ্যমী ) He is hard at work before examination.
  • Preferable to ( অধিক পছন্দযোগ্য ) Death is preferable to dishonor.

Idioms:

  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • set a naught ( কলা দেখানো )
  • Fall flat ( ফলপ্রসূ না হওয়া ) My advice feel fiat on him.
  • Set free ( মুক্ত করা ) The prisoners were set free.
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.