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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.
  • Based on ( ভিত্তি থাকা ) Your remarks were not based on the facts.
  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Complain against ( অভিযোগ করা (অন্য ব্যক্তি) ) The complained to the Director against the Manager about her behavior.
  • Appeal for ( আবেদন করা (কোন কিছু) ) He appealed for pardon.

Idioms:

  • On the spur of the moment ( মুহুর্তের উত্তেজনায় ) He did it on the spur of the moment.
  • Out of date ( অপ্রচলিত ) This fashion is now out of date.
  • Book worm ( গ্রন্থকীট ) Don't be a book worm.
  • Out of the wood ( বিপদমুক্ত ) He is not yet out of the wood.
  • A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.