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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Clue to ( সূত্র ) Find out the clue to the mystery.
  • Superior to ( উৎকৃষ্টতর ) This type of rice is superior to that.
  • Believe in ( বিশ্বাস করা ) I do not believe in his honesty.
  • Fatal to ( মারাত্মক ) he doctor's mistake proved fatal to his life.
  • Satisfied with ( সন্তুষ্ট ) I am satisfied with him or I am satisfied of the truth.

Idioms:

  • At bay ( কোনঠাসা ) The tiger was at bay in the bush.
  • Curry favour ( তোষামোদ করিয়ে প্রিয় হওয়া ) He knows how to curry favour with officers.
  • In the mean time ( ইতিমধ্যে ) Lila will come here to-night. In the mean time you should get her room ready.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.
  • Ins and outs ( খুঁটিনাটি সব কিছু ) I know the ins and outs of the matter.