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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Kind to ( সদয় ) She is very kind to the children.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Accused of ( অভিযুক্ত ) He is accused of corruption.
  • Zest for ( অনুরাগ ) She has no zest for music.
  • Grateful to ( কৃতজ্ঞ (ব্যক্তি) ) I am grateful to you for your help.
  • Prefer to ( অধিক পছন্দ করা ) I prefer coffee to tea.

Idioms:

  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • Set free ( মুক্ত করা ) The prisoners were set free.
  • A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
  • Cut to the quick ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) I was cut to the quick by his words.
  • breathe out ( নিঃশ্বাস ত্যাগ করা ) At last, he breathed his last breath out, and that was the end.