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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Proportionate to ( আনুপাতিক ) Punishment should be proportionate to offence.
  • Rejoice at ( আনন্দ করা ) Every one rejoiced at her success.
  • Feel for ( সহানুভূতি অনুভব করা ) I feel for you in your trouble.
  • Kind to ( সদয় ) She is very kind to the children.
  • Preferable to ( অধিক পছন্দযোগ্য ) Death is preferable to dishonor.
  • Kind of ( প্রকার ) What kind of paper is it?

Idioms:

  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • At one’s wit’s end ( হতবুদ্ধি ) He was at his wit’s end and did not know what to do.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • host in himself ( একাই একশ )