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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Displeased with ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Talk to ( কথা বলা (ব্যক্তি) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy.
  • Jealous of ( ঈর্ষা পরায়ণ ) I am not at all jealous of his fortune.
  • Guilty of ( দোষী ) He is guilty of murder.
  • Disgusted at ( বিরক্ত ) I am disgusted with him at his conduct.

Idioms:

  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • In time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) He reached the station in time.
  • In order to ( উদ্দেশ্য ) He came here in order to meet my mother.
  • feather ones nest ( কাজ গুছিয়ে নেওয়া )
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.