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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Wonder at ( অবাক হওয়া ) I wonder at his ignorance.
  • Deaf to ( শুনতে অনিচ্ছুক ) He is deaf to my request.
  • Accused of ( অভিযুক্ত ) He is accused of corruption.
  • Complain to ( অভিযোগ করা (ব্যক্তি) ) The complained to the Director against the Manager about her behavior.
  • Satisfied with ( সন্তুষ্ট ) I am satisfied with him or I am satisfied of the truth.
  • Require of ( প্রয়োজন হওয়া (কোন কিছু) ) I required a loan of him.

Idioms:

  • In the mean time ( ইতিমধ্যে ) Lila will come here to-night. In the mean time you should get her room ready.
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.
  • Null and void ( বাতিল ) The deed has been null and void now.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • At once finger ends ( নখদর্পণে ) All these facts are at his finger ends.
  • live by ones wit ( কথা বেচে খাওয়া )