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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Desire for ( ইচ্ছা ) He has no desire for fame.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Warn of ( সতর্ক করা ) He warned me of the danger.
  • Mourn for ( শোক করা ) Don't mourn for the dead.
  • Talk to ( কথা বলা (ব্যক্তি) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy.
  • Pass away ( মারা যাওয়া ) He passes away last night.

Idioms:

  • Bad blood ( মনোমালিন্য ; শত্রতা ; দ্বেষ ) Now there is bad blood 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.
  • put a spoke to ones wheel ( কারও উন্নতিতে বাধা হওয়া )
  • At dagger drawn ( খড়গহস্ত ) The two brothers are now at daggers drawn.
  • but me no buts ( কিন্তু কিন্তু করো না )