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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Escape from ( পলায়ন করা ) The prisoner escaped from the jail.
  • Acquainted with ( পরিচিত ) I am acquainted with her.
  • Prone to ( ঝোঁক আছে এমন ) He is prone to idleness.
  • Devoid of ( বর্জিত ) He is devoid of common sense.
  • Displeased at ( অসন্তুষ্ট ) I am displeased with him at his conduct.
  • Apply for ( আবেদন করা (কোন কিছু) ) He applied to the Secretary for the post.

Idioms:

  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • Cats and dogs ( মূষল ধারে ) It was raining cats and dogs.
  • Lion's share ( সিংহভাগ ) He took the lion's share of the profit.
  • At arm’s length ( দূরে ) Try to keep the bad boy at arm’s length.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.