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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Ignorant of ( অজ্ঞ ) He is ignorant of this rule.
  • Offensive to ( বিরক্তিকর ) This acrid smell is offensive to me.
  • Key to ( সমাধানের উপায় ) He has found out the key to his problem.
  • Admit of ( স্বীকৃতি পাওয়া ) Your conduct admits of no excuse.
  • Popular with ( জনপ্রিয় ) He is popular with all for his good behaviour.
  • Faithful to ( বিশ্বস্ত ) The dog is faithful to his master.

Idioms:

  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist
  • harp on the same string ( এক কথা বারবার বলা )
  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • In the nick of time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) The school team arrived in the nick of time.
  • On the wane ( হ্রাসমান ) His fame is on the wane now.