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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Make for ( অগ্রসর হওয়া ) The ship made for England.
  • Disgusted with ( বিরক্ত ) I am disgusted with him at his conduct.
  • Brood on (over) ( মন খারাপ করা ) Do not brood over your misfortune.
  • Guess at ( অনুমান করা ) Can you guess at her age?
  • Pass away ( মারা যাওয়া ) He passes away last night.
  • Complain to ( অভিযোগ করা (ব্যক্তি) ) The complained to the Director against the Manager about her behavior.

Idioms:

  • Bird of a feather ( এক রকম স্বভাবের লোক ) Birds of a feather flock together.
  • put a spoke to ones wheel ( কারও উন্নতিতে বাধা হওয়া )
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.
  • Hold water ( ধোপে টেকা ; কার্যকরি হওয়া ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.
  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.