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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Devote to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) He devotes much time to study.
  • Look into ( অনুসন্ধান করা ) I am looking into the matter.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Tolerant of ( সহিষ্ণু ) We must be tolerant of opposition.
  • Talk of ( কথা বলা (কোন জিনিস) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy of (about, over) the matter.
  • Occupied in ( নিয়োজিত ) He is occupied in writing a letter.

Idioms:

  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • Call a spade a spade ( অপ্রিয় সত্য কথা বলা ) I have no hesitation to call a spade a spade.
  • cringing flatterer ( খঁয়ের খা )