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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Heir to ( উত্তরাধিকারী (সম্পত্তি) ) He is the heir to his uncle’s property.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Apply to ( আবেদন করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He applied to he Secretary for the post.
  • Object to ( আপত্তি করা ) He objected to my proposal.
  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.
  • Comply with ( মেনে নেওয়া ) I shall comply with your request.

Idioms:

  • when pigs fly ( কখনও না ) I will help you when pigs fly
  • but me no buts ( কিন্তু কিন্তু করো না )
  • End in smoke ( ব্যর্থ হওয়া ) All his plans ended in smoke.
  • Gift of the gab ( বাককটুতা ) An advocate should have the gift of the gab.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.