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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Enquire of ( অনুসন্ধান করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He enquired of me into the matter.
  • Alarmed at ( আতঙ্কিত ) We were alarmed at he news.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Rest with ( নির্ভর করা ; বিশ্বাসস্থাপন করা ) The whole matter rests with you.
  • Careful of ( যত্নবান ) He is careful of his money.
  • Equal with ( সমতুল্য (ব্যক্তি) ) Mr.Karim is equal in rank with Mr.Rahim.

Idioms:

  • Red tape ( লাল ফিতার বাঁধন ; আমলাতান্ত্রিকতা ) Red tapism causes delay in official work.
  • Set free ( মুক্ত করা ) The prisoners were set free.
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • Nip in the bud ( অঙ্কুরে বিনষ্ট করা ) All his hopes were nipped in the bud.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • In the mean time ( ইতিমধ্যে ) Lila will come here to-night. In the mean time you should get her room ready.