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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Tell upon ( ক্ষতি করা ) Over-eating tells upon health.
  • Equal with ( সমতুল্য (ব্যক্তি) ) Mr.Karim is equal in rank with Mr.Rahim.
  • Angry at ( রাগান্বিত (কারো আচরণ) ) I am angry at your conduct.
  • Differ with ( ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) I differ with you on this point.
  • Ashamed for ( লজ্জিত ) I feel ashamed for you.
  • Look for ( খোঁজা ) I am looking for a good job.

Idioms:

  • Hue and cry ( শোরগোল ) The villagers raised a hue and cry to see the thief.
  • Now and then ( মাঝে মাঝে ) He comes here now and then.
  • Square meal ( পেট ভরা আহার ) He is too poor to have a square meal every day.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • At least ( অন্ততঃ ) At least one hundred boys will come to school today.
  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.