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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Differ from ( ভিন্নরূপ হওয়া ) This thing differs from that.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Jump to ( তাড়াহুড়ো করে সিদ্ধান্তে আসা ) Do not jump to a conclusion without much thinking.
  • Believe in ( বিশ্বাস করা ) I do not believe in his honesty.
  • Capable to ( সক্ষম ) He is capable of doing this alone.

Idioms:

  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • Out of order ( বিকল ) This car is out of order.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • At one’s wit’s end ( হতবুদ্ধি ) He was at his wit’s end and did not know what to do.
  • Take to one's heels ( ছুটিয়া পালানো ) The thieves took to their heels to see the police.
  • At bay ( কোনঠাসা ) The tiger was at bay in the bush.