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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Aloof from ( দূরে থাকা ) Keep yourself aloof from bad company.
  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Overcome by ( দমন করা ) He was overcome by anger.
  • Deprived of ( বঞ্চিত ) He was deprived of his property.
  • Think over ( চিন্তা করা (কোনকিছু) ) Think carefully over his advice.
  • Vexed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) He is vexed with me at my conduct.

Idioms:

  • Null and void ( বাতিল ) The deed has been null and void now.
  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • At bay ( কোনঠাসা ) The tiger was at bay in the bush.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • Fish out of water ( অস্বস্তিকর অবস্থায় ) When he came to the village, he felt like a fish out of water.
  • In time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) He reached the station in time.