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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Guilty of ( দোষী ) He is guilty of murder.
  • Wonder at ( অবাক হওয়া ) I wonder at his ignorance.
  • Wish for ( আকাঙ্খা করা ) I do not wish for name and fame.
  • Equal to ( সমতুল্য (কাজ) ) He rose equal to the occasion.
  • Respect of ( সম্বন্ধে ) He is junior to me in respect of service.
  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.

Idioms:

  • Lion's share ( সিংহভাগ ) He took the lion's share of the profit.
  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • Fight shy ( এড়িয়ে চলা ) Why do you fight shy of your teacher.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.