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Appropriate Preposition:

  • Inquire of ( অনুসন্ধান করা (ব্যক্তি) ) I inquired of him about the matter.
  • Wait for ( অপেক্ষা করা ) I waited for him for two hours.
  • Prior to ( পূর্বে ) Prior to that, he was in a wretched condition.
  • Die for ( মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) ) He died for his country.
  • Admit into ( প্রবেশাধিকার দেওয়া ) He was admitted into the room.
  • Slow of ( ধীর ) He is slow of speech. He is slow at figures. He is slow in writing.

Idioms:

  • By hook or by crook ( যে কোন উপায়ে ) You must do this work by hook or by crook.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • under the weather ( ভাল না ; অসুস্থ ) I've been feeling under the weather
  • At one’s own sweet will ( খুশি মতো ) He still does it at his own sweet will.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • Dead against ( তীব্র বিরোধী ) I am dead against his proposal.

Bangla to English Expressions (Translations):

  • কিছু মনে না করলে আমাকে বিষয়টা ব্যাখ্যা করতে পারবে? - Would you mind explaining it to me?
  • আমি দাওয়াত খেতে গিয়ে অসুস্থ হয়ে পরেছিলাম - I got sick while at the party/invitation
  • সে কী রকমের মানুষ? - What kind of man is he?
  • চল এক কাপ চা খাই - Let’s have a cup of tea
  • চোরটা হাতে নাতে ধরা পড়ল - The thief was caught red handed
  • অনুগ্রহ করে বসুন - Please have a seat