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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Enquire of ( অনুসন্ধান করা (ব্যক্তি) ) He enquired of me into the matter.
  • Complain against ( অভিযোগ করা (অন্য ব্যক্তি) ) The complained to the Director against the Manager about her behavior.
  • Long for ( কামনা করা ) He longed for fame.
  • Sure of ( নিশ্চিত ) I am sure of success.
  • Smell of ( গন্ধ দেয় ) This glass smells of wine.
  • Agree with ( একমত হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) I agree with you on this point

Idioms:

  • Weal and woe ( সুখ-দুঃখ ) Human life is full of weal and woe.
  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.
  • By and by ( শীঘ্র ) He will come here by and by.
  • under the weather ( ভাল না ; অসুস্থ ) I've been feeling under the weather
  • Bring to book ( শাস্তি দেওয়া ) He should be brought to book for his misconduct.
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.