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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Disgusted at ( বিরক্ত ) I am disgusted with him at his conduct.
  • False to ( মিথ্যাবাদী ) I cannot be false to my friend.
  • Prompt in ( চটপটে (উত্তর) ) He is prompt in his answer.
  • Favour with ( অনুগত করা ) Would you favour me with an early reply?
  • Dedicate to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) This book is dedicated to his father.
  • Indebted to ( ঋণী ; কৃতজ্ঞ ) I am indebted to him for this help.

Idioms:

  • By hook or by crook ( যে কোন উপায়ে ) You must do this work by hook or by crook.
  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • Bid fair ( ভালো কিছু আশা করা ) He bids fair to be a good doctor.
  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • From hand to mouth ( দিন আনে দিন খায় ) The poor man lives form hand to mouth.
  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.