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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Worthy of ( যোগ্য ) He is worthy of our praise.
  • Quarrel with ( কলহ করা (ব্যক্তি) ) They quarreled with one another for the property.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Aptitude for ( স্বাভাবিক দক্ষতা ) I have no aptitude for Mathematics.
  • Jealous of ( ঈর্ষা পরায়ণ ) I am not at all jealous of his fortune.
  • Sensible of ( বোধ সম্পন্ন ) She is sensible of the risk.

Idioms:

  • Black sheep ( কুলাঙ্গার ) He is a black sheep in his family.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.
  • At arm’s length ( দূরে ) Try to keep the bad boy at arm’s length.
  • put a spoke to ones wheel ( কারও উন্নতিতে বাধা হওয়া )
  • Fight shy ( এড়িয়ে চলা ) Why do you fight shy of your teacher.