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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Warn of ( সতর্ক করা ) He warned me of the danger.
  • Equal with ( সমতুল্য (ব্যক্তি) ) Mr.Karim is equal in rank with Mr.Rahim.
  • Rejoice at ( আনন্দ করা ) Every one rejoiced at her success.
  • Affectionate to ( স্নেহশীল ) He is affectionate to me.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Jump at ( আগ্রহ সহকারে গ্রহণ করা ) Do not jump at the offer.

Idioms:

  • To and fro ( এদিন-ওদিক ) Being unable to make up his mind the man is walking to and fro.
  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • Curry favour ( তোষামোদ করিয়ে প্রিয় হওয়া ) He knows how to curry favour with officers.
  • Make both ends meet ( আয়ব্যয় মেলানো ) I cannot make both ends meet with my small income.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • under the weather ( ভাল না ; অসুস্থ ) I've been feeling under the weather