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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Complain against ( অভিযোগ করা (অন্য ব্যক্তি) ) The complained to the Director against the Manager about her behavior.
  • Satisfaction in ( সন্তোষ ) I find satisfaction in gardening. Great was his satisfaction with her result.
  • Avail of ( সুযোগ গ্রহণ করা ) You must avail yourself of the business.
  • Zealous for ( আগ্রহী ) He is zealous for improvement.
  • Smell of ( গন্ধ দেয় ) This glass smells of wine.
  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.

Idioms:

  • A black sheep ( কুলাঙ্গার ) Tom is a black sheep in their family
  • but me no buts ( কিন্তু কিন্তু করো না )
  • In lieu of ( পরিবর্তে ) Give me this pen in lieu of that.
  • bad debts ( অশোধ্য বা অনাদায়ী ঋন ; যে ঋন শোধ করা যাবে না )
  • On the contrary ( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.