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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Control over ( নিয়ন্ত্রণ ) He has no control over his brother.
  • Liable to ( দায়ী ) He is liable to fine for his misconduct.
  • Disgrace to ( কলঙ্ক ) He is disgrace to his family.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Require of ( প্রয়োজন হওয়া (কোন কিছু) ) I required a loan of him.

Idioms:

  • At least ( অন্ততঃ ) At least one hundred boys will come to school today.
  • Through thick and thin ( বাধা বিপত্তির মধ্য দিয়ে ) Reveka followed her husband through thick and thin.
  • By chance ( দৈবাৎ ) I met him on the way by chance.
  • In a nut shell ( খুব সংক্ষেপে ) Tell the story in a nut shell.
  • At dagger drawn ( খড়গহস্ত ) The two brothers are now at daggers drawn.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.