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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Rob of ( অপহরণ করা ) Somebody robbed him of his purse.
  • Preside over ( সভাপতিত্ব করা ) He presided over the meeting.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Congratulate on ( অভিনন্দিত করা ) I congratulate you on your success.
  • Limit to ( সীমা ) You should have a limit to your demands.

Idioms:

  • At a stretch ( একটানা ) He can run ten miles at a stretch.
  • Read between the lines ( তাৎপর্য বোঝা ) Try to read between the lines of the letter.
  • Beat black and blue ( প্রচন্ড প্রহার করা ; উত্তম-মধ্যম দেওয়া ) They beat the thief black and blue.
  • A black sheep ( কুলাঙ্গার ) Tom is a black sheep in their family
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.