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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Occupied with ( নিয়োজিত (কাজ) ) He is occupied with his studies.
  • Aim at ( লক্ষ্য করা ) He aimed his gun at he bird.
  • Cope with ( সামলানো ) I cannot cope with the situation.
  • Indebted to ( ঋণী ; কৃতজ্ঞ ) I am indebted to him for this help.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Deaf of ( বধির ) He is deaf of one ear.

Idioms:

  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • To and fro ( এদিন-ওদিক ) Being unable to make up his mind the man is walking to and fro.
  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg
  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • At one’s wit’s end ( হতবুদ্ধি ) He was at his wit’s end and did not know what to do.