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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Complain against ( অভিযোগ করা (অন্য ব্যক্তি) ) The complained to the Director against the Manager about her behavior.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Divide between ( ভাগ করা (দুটি বা দুজন) ) Divide the apple between Raqib and Shafique.
  • Triumph over ( জয় করা ) Jim and Della triumphed over their poverty.
  • Busy with ( ব্যস্ত ) He is busy with his studies.

Idioms:

  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • At once back and call ( বাধ্য ) He is always at my back and call.
  • clever hit ( কথার মতন কথা )
  • Call to mind ( স্মরণ করা ) I cannot call to mind your name.