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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Sensitive to ( সংবেদনশীল ) She is sensitive to cold.
  • Displeased at ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Ashamed of ( লজ্জিত ) He is not ashamed of his conduct.
  • Comment on ( মন্তব্য করা ) He commented favorably on the point.
  • Hard at ( উদ্যমী ) He is hard at work before examination.
  • Grateful for ( কৃতজ্ঞ (কোনকিছু) ) I am grateful to you for your help.

Idioms:

  • In fine ( পরিশেষ ) In fine he declared his plan.
  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • At stake ( বিপন্ন ) His life is at stake now.
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • Nip in the bud ( অঙ্কুরে বিনষ্ট করা ) All his hopes were nipped in the bud.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.