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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Justice to ( ন্যায় বিচার ) We should do justice to everybody.
  • Annoyed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I was annoyed with him for being late.
  • Wonder at ( অবাক হওয়া ) I wonder at his ignorance.
  • Play on ( বাজানো ) He played on guitar.
  • Satisfaction in ( সন্তোষ ) I find satisfaction in gardening. Great was his satisfaction with her result.

Idioms:

  • harp on the same string ( এক কথা বারবার বলা )
  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.
  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • Tooth and nail ( তীব্রভাবে ) He fought tooth and nail against his enemy.
  • Out of order ( বিকল ) This car is out of order.
  • Pros and cons ( খুঁটিনাটি ) You should consider the Pros and cons of the system.