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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Look for ( খোঁজা ) I am looking for a good job.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Pretend to ( ভান করা ) He does not pretend to high birth.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Void of ( বিহীন ) He is void of common sense.
  • Tell upon ( ক্ষতি করা ) Over-eating tells upon health.

Idioms:

  • bell the cat ( সর্তকতার জন্য বিড়ালের গলায় ঘন্টা বাধা ; কোন কাজ যেটা অর্জন করা কঠিন বা অসম্ভব ) Everybody is trying but who actually bell the cat?
  • put a spoke to ones wheel ( কারও উন্নতিতে বাধা হওয়া )
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.
  • At a low ebb ( নিম্নমুখী ) His fame is at a low ebb now.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.