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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Open to ( উন্মুক্ত ) His plan is open to objection.
  • Make for ( অগ্রসর হওয়া ) The ship made for England.
  • Based on ( ভিত্তি থাকা ) Your remarks were not based on the facts.
  • Rejoice at ( আনন্দ করা ) Every one rejoiced at her success.
  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.
  • Differ on ( ভিন্ন মত হওয়া (ব্যপার) ) I differ with you on this point.

Idioms:

  • Tooth and nail ( তীব্রভাবে ) He fought tooth and nail against his enemy.
  • To the contrary ( কাহারও বক্তব্যের বিপক্ষে ) In the court he said nothing to the contrary.
  • Call a spade a spade ( অপ্রিয় সত্য কথা বলা ) I have no hesitation to call a spade a spade.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • At a low ebb ( নিম্নমুখী ) His fame is at a low ebb now.
  • Out of doors ( বাহিরে ) It is rather cold out of doors.