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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Occupied with ( নিয়োজিত (কাজ) ) He is occupied with his studies.
  • Clue to ( সূত্র ) Find out the clue to the mystery.
  • Complain against ( অভিযোগ করা (অন্য ব্যক্তি) ) The complained to the Director against the Manager about her behavior.
  • Enquire of ( অনুসন্ধান করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He enquired of me into the matter.
  • Arrive at ( পৌঁছানো ) We arrived at the station in time.
  • Favourable to ( অনুকূল (ব্যক্তি) ) This situation is favourable to me for doing this.

Idioms:

  • Tooth and nail ( তীব্রভাবে ) He fought tooth and nail against his enemy.
  • Take to heart ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) He took his remark to heart.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • Make both ends meet ( আয়ব্যয় মেলানো ) I cannot make both ends meet with my small income.
  • Cut to the quick ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) I was cut to the quick by his words.
  • Bed of roses ( আরামদায়ক অবস্থা ) Life is not a bed of roses.