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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Jump to ( তাড়াহুড়ো করে সিদ্ধান্তে আসা ) Do not jump to a conclusion without much thinking.
  • Accompanied with ( একসঙ্গে ঘটা ) He has fever accompanied with headache.
  • Occupied with ( নিয়োজিত (কাজ) ) He is occupied with his studies.
  • Proud of ( গর্বিত ) He is proud of his position.
  • Inquire about ( অনুসন্ধান করা (কোন ব্যপার) ) I inquired of him about (into) the matter.
  • Oblige to ( বাধিত করা ) I am obliged to him for his co-operation.

Idioms:

  • Take one to task ( তিরস্কার করা ) He was taken to task for negligence of duty.
  • In lieu of ( পরিবর্তে ) Give me this pen in lieu of that.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • Pros and cons ( খুঁটিনাটি ) You should consider the Pros and cons of the system.
  • Cut to the quick ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) I was cut to the quick by his words.
  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.