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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Occupied with ( নিয়োজিত (কাজ) ) He is occupied with his studies.
  • Retire from ( অবসর লওয়া ) He retired from service on a pension.
  • Live beyond ( বাঁচা ) He lives beyond his means.
  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.
  • Acquainted with ( পরিচিত ) I am acquainted with her.

Idioms:

  • At a loss ( হতবু্দ্ধি ; কিংকর্তব্যবিমূঢ় ) He was at a loss and did not know what to do.
  • be up and doing ( উঠে-পড়ে লাগা )
  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • After all ( সবকিছু সত্ত্বেও ) After all, he is a patriot.
  • At all events ( যাই ঘটুক সব ক্ষেত্রেই ) I shall stand by him at all events.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.