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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Liable to ( দায়ী ) He is liable to fine for his misconduct.
  • Prompt in ( চটপটে (উত্তর) ) He is prompt in his answer.
  • Bent on ( ঝোঁক ) He is bent on playing cricket.
  • Prevent from ( বারণ করা ; প্রতিরোধ করা ) I prevented him from going there.‌
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Late in ( দেরি ) Why are you so late in coming?

Idioms:

  • After all ( সবকিছু সত্ত্বেও ) After all, he is a patriot.
  • At once back and call ( বাধ্য ) He is always at my back and call.
  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.
  • Dead language ( যে ভাষা এখন আর কথ্য নয় ) Sanskrit is a rich language, but it is now a dead language.
  • slap on the wrist ( মৃদু শাস্তি ) Although he broke the rules, he was only given a slap on the wrist