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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Indebted to ( ঋণী ; কৃতজ্ঞ ) I am indebted to him for this help.
  • Grateful for ( কৃতজ্ঞ (কোনকিছু) ) I am grateful to you for your help.
  • Retire from ( অবসর লওয়া ) He retired from service on a pension.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Occupied in ( নিয়োজিত ) He is occupied in writing a letter.
  • Wanting in ( বিহীন ) He is wanting in common sense.

Idioms:

  • A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • keep your chin up ( সুখি হওয়া ) His attempt keep your chin up
  • set a naught ( কলা দেখানো )
  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg
  • At a stretch ( একটানা ) He can run ten miles at a stretch.