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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Sick of ( পীড়িত, ক্লান্ত ) He is sick for home.
  • Agree to ( একমত হওয়া (প্রস্তাব) ) I can't agree to the proposals.
  • Angry for ( রাগান্বিত (কোন কিছু) ) I am angry for something.
  • Come of ( জন্মগ্রহণ করা ) He comes of a noble family.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Loyal to ( বিশ্বস্ত ) He is loyal to his master.

Idioms:

  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.
  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • harp on the same string ( এক কথা বারবার বলা )
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • By chance ( দৈবাৎ ) I met him on the way by chance.
  • To the backbone ( হাড়ে হাড়ে ) The boy is wicked to the backbone.