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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Satisfaction in ( সন্তোষ ) I find satisfaction in gardening. Great was his satisfaction with her result.
  • Conscious of ( সচেতন ) He is conscious of his weakness.
  • Preferable to ( অধিক পছন্দযোগ্য ) Death is preferable to dishonor.
  • Think over ( চিন্তা করা (কোনকিছু) ) Think carefully over his advice.
  • Differ with ( ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) I differ with you on this point.
  • Abide by ( মেনে চলা ) One should abide by the rules

Idioms:

  • 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.
  • At dagger drawn ( খড়গহস্ত ) The two brothers are now at daggers drawn.
  • Come off with flying colours ( জয়লাভ করা ) Our School team came off with flying colours.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Sink in ( আবদ্ধ হওয়া, ডুবে যাওয়া ) He sank in mud or the ship sank into the sea.