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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Rest upon ( নির্ভর করা ; বিশ্বাসস্থাপন করা ) I rest upon your promise.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Lacking in ( অভাব আছে এমন ) He is lacking in courage.
  • Add to ( যোগ করা ) Add this to that.
  • Favour with ( অনুগত করা ) Would you favour me with an early reply?
  • Qualified for ( যোগ্য ) He is qualified for the post.

Idioms:

  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • be up and doing ( উঠে-পড়ে লাগা )
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • Tooth and nail ( তীব্রভাবে ) He fought tooth and nail against his enemy.
  • Out of doors ( বাহিরে ) It is rather cold out of doors.