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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Die for ( মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) ) He died for his country.
  • Acquit of ( খালাস দেওয়া ) High court acquit him of the charge.
  • Rejoice at ( আনন্দ করা ) Every one rejoiced at her success.
  • Comment on ( মন্তব্য করা ) He commented favorably on the point.

Idioms:

  • but me no buts ( কিন্তু কিন্তু করো না )
  • To and fro ( এদিন-ওদিক ) Being unable to make up his mind the man is walking to and fro.
  • By fits and starts ( অনিয়মিত ; মাঝে মাঝে ) He works by fits and starts.
  • Round the clock ( সমস্ত দিন ) He is working round the clock.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • Set free ( মুক্ত করা ) The prisoners were set free.