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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Esteem for ( শ্রদ্ধা ) He has esteem for the superiors.
  • Rid of ( মুক্ত হওয়া ) Get rid of bad company.
  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Consistent with ( সামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ ) Your action is not consistent with the rules.
  • Oblige to ( বাধিত করা ) I am obliged to him for his co-operation.
  • Smell of ( গন্ধ দেয় ) This glass smells of wine.

Idioms:

  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • Through thick and thin ( বাধা বিপত্তির মধ্য দিয়ে ) Reveka followed her husband through thick and thin.
  • Fall flat ( ফলপ্রসূ না হওয়া ) My advice feel fiat on him.
  • big cheese ( দলের বা পরিবারের সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ব্যক্তি ) He is the big cheese who control everything in our group.