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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Enquire of ( অনুসন্ধান করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He enquired of me into the matter.
  • Aim at ( লক্ষ্য করা ) He aimed his gun at he bird.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Commence on ( শুরু করা ) Our examination commences on the 3rd July.
  • Require of ( প্রয়োজন হওয়া (কোন কিছু) ) I required a loan of him.
  • Agree to ( একমত হওয়া (প্রস্তাব) ) I can't agree to the proposals.

Idioms:

  • Beat black and blue ( প্রচন্ড প্রহার করা ; উত্তম-মধ্যম দেওয়া ) They beat the thief black and blue.
  • Wild goose chase ( পন্ডশ্রম ) Do not waste time in wild goose chase.
  • bad shoot ( অসংগত অনুমান )
  • In the nick of time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) The school team arrived in the nick of time.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • Cut to the quick ( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) I was cut to the quick by his words.