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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Believe in ( বিশ্বাস করা ) I do not believe in his honesty.
  • Prompt at ( চটপটে (ব্যক্তিত্ব) ) He is prompt at figures.
  • Offend against ( লঙ্গন করা ) You have offended against good manners.
  • Acquit of ( খালাস দেওয়া ) High court acquit him of the charge.
  • Need of ( প্রয়োজনীয় ) I am in need of more money.
  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.

Idioms:

  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • word of no implication ( কথার কথা )
  • At once back and call ( বাধ্য ) He is always at my back and call.
  • Cock and bull story ( গাঁজাখুরি গল্প ) Nobody will believe your cock and bull story
  • Turn down ( প্রত্যাখান করা ) He turned down my proposal.
  • After all ( সবকিছু সত্ত্বেও ) After all, he is a patriot.