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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Partial to ( পক্ষপাত দুষ্ট ) He is partial to his son.
  • Equal with ( সমতুল্য (ব্যক্তি) ) Mr.Karim is equal in rank with Mr.Rahim.
  • Quick at ( চটপটে ) He is quick at figures.
  • Wonder at ( অবাক হওয়া ) I wonder at his ignorance.
  • Vexed with ( বিরক্ত (ব্যক্তি) ) He is vexed with me at my conduct.
  • Complain against ( অভিযোগ করা (অন্য ব্যক্তি) ) The complained to the Director against the Manager about her behavior.

Idioms:

  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • Hue and cry ( শোরগোল ) The villagers raised a hue and cry to see the thief.
  • cringing flatterer ( খঁয়ের খা )
  • Far and wide ( সর্বত্র ) His fame as a scholar spread far and wide
  • Call to mind ( স্মরণ করা ) I cannot call to mind your name.
  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.