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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Talk of ( কথা বলা (কোন জিনিস) ) I am talking to (with) Mr. Roy of (about, over) the matter.
  • Alternative to ( বিকল্প ) This question is alternative to that.
  • Die of ( মারা যাওয়া (রোগ) ) He died of cholera.
  • Provide with ( সরবরাহ করা (কোন জিনিস) ) I provide (supply) him with food.
  • Comply with ( মেনে নেওয়া ) I shall comply with your request.
  • Busy with ( ব্যস্ত ) He is busy with his studies.

Idioms:

  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • Out of temper ( ক্রুদ্ধ ) He is out of temper now.
  • In fine ( পরিশেষ ) In fine he declared his plan.
  • In lieu of ( পরিবর্তে ) Give me this pen in lieu of that.
  • have a bad time ( দুশ্চিন্তায় কাল কাটানো ; দুঃসময়ে পড়া )