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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Inquire about ( অনুসন্ধান করা (কোন ব্যপার) ) I inquired of him about (into) the matter.
  • Vary from ( আলাদা হওয়া ) His opinion varies from his brother's.
  • Quarrel for ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another for the property.
  • Annoyed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) I was annoyed with him for being late.
  • Alternative to ( বিকল্প ) This question is alternative to that.
  • Smell of ( গন্ধ দেয় ) This glass smells of wine.

Idioms:

  • By fits and starts ( অনিয়মিত ; মাঝে মাঝে ) He works by fits and starts.
  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • Out of temper ( ক্রুদ্ধ ) He is out of temper now.
  • Out of order ( বিকল ) This car is out of order.