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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Look for ( খোঁজা ) I am looking for a good job.
  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.
  • Popular with ( জনপ্রিয় ) He is popular with all for his good behaviour.
  • Talk to ( কথা বলা (ব্যক্তি) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy.
  • Exempt from ( রেহাই দেওয়া ) He was exempted from the fine.
  • Charge on or against ( অভিযোগ করা (ব্যক্তি) ) Theft was charged on (against) him.

Idioms:

  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • From A to Z ( প্রথম হইতে শেষ পয্র্ন্ত ) The statement is true from A to Z.
  • Call to mind ( স্মরণ করা ) I cannot call to mind your name.
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.
  • Beat black and blue ( প্রচন্ড প্রহার করা ; উত্তম-মধ্যম দেওয়া ) They beat the thief black and blue.