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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Sick of ( পীড়িত, ক্লান্ত ) He is sick for home.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Entitled to ( অধিকারী ) He is entitled to a reward for his honesty.
  • Wish for ( আকাঙ্খা করা ) I do not wish for name and fame.
  • Make for ( অগ্রসর হওয়া ) The ship made for England.
  • Satisfaction in ( সন্তোষ ) I find satisfaction in gardening. Great was his satisfaction with her result.

Idioms:

  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • Gift of the gab ( বাককটুতা ) An advocate should have the gift of the gab.
  • Cock and bull story ( গাঁজাখুরি গল্প ) Nobody will believe your cock and bull story
  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • Through thick and thin ( বাধা বিপত্তির মধ্য দিয়ে ) Reveka followed her husband through thick and thin.