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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Die for ( মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) ) He died for his country.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Similar to ( সদৃশ ) This pen is similar to that.
  • Liable to ( দায়ী ) He is liable to fine for his misconduct.
  • Responsible for ( দায়ী (কোন কার্জ) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.
  • Listen to ( শোনা ) Listen to the news on the radio.

Idioms:

  • At all events ( যাই ঘটুক সব ক্ষেত্রেই ) I shall stand by him at all events.
  • From hand to mouth ( দিন আনে দিন খায় ) The poor man lives form hand to mouth.
  • Bad blood ( মনোমালিন্য ; শত্রতা ; দ্বেষ ) Now there is bad blood between the two brothers.
  • At stake ( বিপন্ন ) His life is at stake now.
  • by dint of ( ফলে (সাধারণত বল প্রয়োগের ফলে) )
  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.