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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Made of ( তৈরি ) This ring is made of gold.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Confined in ( আবদ্ধ (কক্ষ) ) He is confined in a room for five days.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Subject to ( শর্তাধীন ) This is subject to approval of the committee.
  • Blind of ( দৃষ্টিশক্তিতে অন্ধ ) He is blind of one eye.

Idioms:

  • Hard and fast ( বাঁধা ধরা ) There is no such hard and fast rule in this matter.
  • A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
  • In force ( বলবৎ ) This law is in force now.
  • A bed of roses ( সুখ-স্বাচ্ছন্দ্যপূর্ণ জীবন ) Many people think that life is a bed of roses
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.