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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Hanker after ( লালায়িত হওয়া ) Do not hanker after wealth.
  • Alternative to ( বিকল্প ) This question is alternative to that.
  • Fond of ( অনুরাগী ) Children are fond of sweets.
  • Contrary to ( বিপরীত ) His action is contrary to his words.
  • Envious of ( ঈর্ষান্বিত ) I am not envious of his riches.
  • Quarrel about ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another about the property.

Idioms:

  • Above all ( প্রধানত ; সর্বোপরি ) We should be kind, polite, and above all honest.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • Bag and baggage ( তল্পিতল্পাসহ ) He left the place bag and baggage.
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • Of course ( অবশ্যই ) Of course, you know what that means
  • a piece of cake ( খুবই সহজ ) This assignment is a piece of cake