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Appropriate Preposition:
- Charge on or against ( অভিযোগ করা (ব্যক্তি) ) Theft was charged on (against) him.
- Feel for ( সহানুভূতি অনুভব করা ) I feel for you in your trouble.
- Dispose of ( বিক্রয় করা ) He disposed of his books.
- Burst out ( ফেটে পড়া ) He burst out laughing at my joke.
- Destined to ( ভাগ্য নির্দিষ্ট ) He was destined to death.
- Retire from ( অবসর লওয়া ) He retired from service on a pension.
Idioms:
- At a stretch ( একটানা ) He can run ten miles at a stretch.
- Bag and baggage ( তল্পিতল্পাসহ ) He left the place bag and baggage.
- As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
- Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
- Set free ( মুক্ত করা ) The prisoners were set free.
- Round the clock ( সমস্ত দিন ) He is working round the clock.