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Appropriate Preposition:

  • Tell upon ( ক্ষতি করা ) Over-eating tells upon health.
  • Disgusted at ( বিরক্ত ) I am disgusted with him at his conduct.
  • Indebted to ( ঋণী ; কৃতজ্ঞ ) I am indebted to him for this help.
  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.
  • Wish for ( আকাঙ্খা করা ) I do not wish for name and fame.
  • Liable to ( দায়ী ) He is liable to fine for his misconduct.

Idioms:

  • Cut to the quick ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) I was cut to the quick by his words.
  • Dead against ( তীব্র বিরোধী ) I am dead against his proposal.
  • Read between the lines ( তাৎপর্য বোঝা ) Try to read between the lines of the letter.
  • By leaps and bounds ( অতি দ্রুতগতিতে ) The population of Bangladesh is increasing by leaps and bounds.
  • A bed of roses thorns ( কন্টকময় জীবন ) Life is nothing but a bed of roses.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.

Bangla to English Expressions (Translations):

  • অবশ্যই, এটা ঠিক আছে - Sure, that's fine
  • ফুটন্ত ফুলের মাঝে দেখরে মায়ের হাসি - Just have a look at the sweet smile of the divine mother in the blooming flowers
  • কখন যাবে বল - Tell me when you are going
  • খেলাটা সমান সমান হল - The game ended in a draw
  • আমি কি কিছু যোগ করতে পারি? - Could I add something?
  • তোমাকে সত্য বলতে গেলে... - Well, to be honest with you…