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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Engaged in ( নিযুক্ত (কাজে) ) I was engaged with him in talk.
  • Offend against ( লঙ্গন করা ) You have offended against good manners.
  • Divert from ( অন্যদিকে নেওয়া ) The loud music diverted my attention from study.
  • Equal to ( সমতুল্য (কাজ) ) He rose equal to the occasion.
  • Owe to ( ঋণী হওয়া ) I owe my all to him.
  • Rest with ( নির্ভর করা ; বিশ্বাসস্থাপন করা ) The whole matter rests with you.

Idioms:

  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • throw dust in ones hands full ( কারো চোখে ধূলো দেওয়া )
  • Crocodile tears ( ময়া কান্না ) He shed crocodile tears at our misery.
  • By all means ( সবর্প্রকার ) Try to do it by all means.
  • Call to mind ( স্মরণ করা ) I cannot call to mind your name.
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.