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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Dispose of ( বিক্রয় করা ) He disposed of his books.
  • Disgusted at ( বিরক্ত ) I am disgusted with him at his conduct.
  • Destined to ( ভাগ্য নির্দিষ্ট ) He was destined to death.
  • Look into ( অনুসন্ধান করা ) I am looking into the matter.
  • Appeal to ( আবেদন করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He appealed to the Headmaster for pardon.
  • Pity for ( করুণা ) Have pity for the poor.

Idioms:

  • in the doldrums ( উদাসীন ভাবাপন্ন )
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • At a low ebb ( নিম্নমুখী ) His fame is at a low ebb now.
  • Crocodile tears ( ময়া কান্না ) He shed crocodile tears at our misery.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.
  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.