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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Equal in ( সমতুল্য (পদমর্যদা) ) Mr.Karim is equal in rank with Mr.Rahim.
  • Occupied with ( নিয়োজিত (কাজ) ) He is occupied with his studies.
  • Proportionate to ( আনুপাতিক ) Punishment should be proportionate to offence.
  • Rest upon ( নির্ভর করা ; বিশ্বাসস্থাপন করা ) I rest upon your promise.
  • Apply for ( আবেদন করা (কোন কিছু) ) He applied to the Secretary for the post.
  • Anxious about ( উদ্বিগ্ন ) I am anxious about my health.

Idioms:

  • Nip in the bud ( অঙ্কুরে বিনষ্ট করা ) All his hopes were nipped in the bud.
  • Fish out of water ( অস্বস্তিকর অবস্থায় ) When he came to the village, he felt like a fish out of water.
  • Out of temper ( ক্রুদ্ধ ) He is out of temper now.
  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • Make both ends meet ( আয়ব্যয় মেলানো ) I cannot make both ends meet with my small income.
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.