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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Accused of ( অভিযুক্ত ) He is accused of corruption.
  • Popular with ( জনপ্রিয় ) He is popular with all for his good behaviour.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Eligible for ( যোগ্য ) He is eligible for the post.
  • Free from ( মুক্ত ) He is now free from danger.
  • Confined in ( আবদ্ধ (কক্ষ) ) He is confined in a room for five days.

Idioms:

  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • In one's teens ( তের থেকে উনিশ বছর বয়সের মধ্যে ) She is yet in her teens.
  • By and large ( প্রধানতঃ ) People in our village are by and large farmers.
  • throw dust in ones hands full ( কারো চোখে ধূলো দেওয়া )
  • Come off with flying colours ( জয়লাভ করা ) Our School team came off with flying colours.