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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Complain against ( অভিযোগ করা (অন্য ব্যক্তি) ) The complained to the Director against the Manager about her behavior.
  • Inquire of ( অনুসন্ধান করা (ব্যক্তি) ) I inquired of him about the matter.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Prior to ( পূর্বে ) Prior to that, he was in a wretched condition.
  • Count upon ( নির্ভর করা ) I count upon your help for this work.
  • Engaged to ( বাগদত্ত ) Lila was engaged to him.

Idioms:

  • Through thick and thin ( বাধা বিপত্তির মধ্য দিয়ে ) Reveka followed her husband through thick and thin.
  • Read between the lines ( তাৎপর্য বোঝা ) Try to read between the lines of the letter.
  • Part and parcel ( অবিচ্ছেদ্য অংশ ) Discipline is part and parcel of administration.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • Come to light ( প্রকাশিত হওয়া ) Their private talk has come to light at last.
  • At bay ( কোনঠাসা ) The tiger was at bay in the bush.