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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Triumph over ( জয় করা ) Jim and Della triumphed over their poverty.
  • Envious of ( ঈর্ষান্বিত ) I am not envious of his riches.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Adjacent to ( সংলগ্ন ) Her college is adjacent to her house.
  • Displeased with ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Mourn for ( শোক করা ) Don't mourn for the dead.

Idioms:

  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • In no time ( শীঘ্র ) He will finish the work in no time.
  • Red tape ( লাল ফিতার বাঁধন ; আমলাতান্ত্রিকতা ) Red tapism causes delay in official work.
  • To the contrary ( কাহারও বক্তব্যের বিপক্ষে ) In the court he said nothing to the contrary.
  • Fish in a troubled water ( এলোমোলো অবস্থায় সুযোগ নেওয়া ) He made a lot of money by fishing in a troubled water.
  • Out of order ( বিকল ) This car is out of order.