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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Dedicate to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) This book is dedicated to his father.
  • Respect of ( সম্বন্ধে ) He is junior to me in respect of service.
  • Offend against ( লঙ্গন করা ) You have offended against good manners.
  • Deaf of ( বধির ) He is deaf of one ear.
  • Wait for ( অপেক্ষা করা ) I waited for him for two hours.
  • Warn of ( সতর্ক করা ) He warned me of the danger.

Idioms:

  • In the long run ( পরিশেষে ) You will have to suffer in the long run.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • At arm’s length ( দূরে ) Try to keep the bad boy at arm’s length.
  • A blessing in disguise ( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
  • Stick to ( দৃঢ়ভাবে লেগে থাকা ) He sticks to his decision.
  • but me no buts ( কিন্তু কিন্তু করো না )