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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Dispose of ( বিক্রয় করা ) He disposed of his books.
  • Offensive to ( বিরক্তিকর ) This acrid smell is offensive to me.
  • Inquire of ( অনুসন্ধান করা (ব্যক্তি) ) I inquired of him about the matter.
  • Oblige to ( বাধিত করা ) I am obliged to him for his co-operation.
  • Contribute to ( দান হিসাবে দেওয়া ) He contributed one thousand taka to the Flood Relief Fund.

Idioms:

  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • In force ( বলবৎ ) This law is in force now.
  • Ins and outs ( খুঁটিনাটি সব কিছু ) I know the ins and outs of the matter.
  • By all means ( সবর্প্রকার ) Try to do it by all means.
  • By and by ( শীঘ্র ) He will come here by and by.
  • Sink in ( আবদ্ধ হওয়া, ডুবে যাওয়া ) He sank in mud or the ship sank into the sea.