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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Prior to ( পূর্বে ) Prior to that, he was in a wretched condition.
  • Respond to ( উত্তর দেওয়া ) Nobody responded to my call.
  • Control over ( নিয়ন্ত্রণ ) He has no control over his brother.
  • Acquainted with ( পরিচিত ) I am acquainted with her.
  • Partial to ( পক্ষপাত দুষ্ট ) He is partial to his son.
  • Inferior to ( নিকৃষ্ট ; হীন ) He is inferior to his neighbour.

Idioms:

  • in the doldrums ( উদাসীন ভাবাপন্ন )
  • Null and void ( বাতিল ) The deed has been null and void now.
  • word of no implication ( কথার কথা )
  • Bid fair ( ভালো কিছু আশা করা ) He bids fair to be a good doctor.
  • Turn down ( প্রত্যাখান করা ) He turned down my proposal.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home