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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Look after ( দেখাশোনা করা ) There is none to look after her.
  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.
  • Engaged to ( বাগদত্ত ) Lila was engaged to him.
  • Offended at ( বিরক্ত (কোন কাজে) ) I am offended with you at your conduct.
  • Compare with ( তুলনা করা (সদৃশ বস্তু) ) Rabindranath may be compared with Shakespeare.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.

Idioms:

  • Turn down ( প্রত্যাখান করা ) He turned down my proposal.
  • harp on the same string ( এক কথা বারবার বলা )
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.
  • Bag and baggage ( তল্পিতল্পাসহ ) He left the place bag and baggage.
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • At stake ( বিপন্ন ) His life is at stake now.