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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Alternative to ( বিকল্প ) This question is alternative to that.
  • Pass away ( মারা যাওয়া ) He passes away last night.
  • Favour with ( অনুগত করা ) Would you favour me with an early reply?
  • Annoyed for ( বিরক্ত (কোন কিছু) ) I was annoyed for the music.
  • Owe to ( ঋণী হওয়া ) I owe my all to him.
  • Acquainted with ( পরিচিত ) I am acquainted with her.

Idioms:

  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • In cold blood ( ঠান্ডা মাথায় ) They committed this murder in cold blood.
  • Set free ( মুক্ত করা ) The prisoners were set free.
  • By and large ( প্রধানতঃ ) People in our village are by and large farmers.