Appropriate Preposition

  • Control over ( নিয়ন্ত্রণ ) He has no control over his brother.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Take after ( সদৃশ হওয়া ) The boy takes after his father.
  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Qualified for ( যোগ্য ) He is qualified for the post.
  • Prompt at ( চটপটে (ব্যক্তিত্ব) ) He is prompt at figures.
  • bell the cat ( সর্তকতার জন্য বিড়ালের গলায় ঘন্টা বাধা ; কোন কাজ যেটা অর্জন করা কঠিন বা অসম্ভব ) Everybody is trying but who actually bell the cat?
  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.
  • Out of sorts ( ঈষৎ অসুস্থ ) He is out of sorts now.
  • Fight shy ( এড়িয়ে চলা ) Why do you fight shy of your teacher.
  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.