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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Accused of ( অভিযুক্ত ) He is accused of corruption.
  • Grateful for ( কৃতজ্ঞ (কোনকিছু) ) I am grateful to you for your help.
  • Envy of ( ঈর্ষা ) I have no envy of him.
  • Owe to ( ঋণী হওয়া ) I owe my all to him.
  • Partial to ( পক্ষপাত দুষ্ট ) He is partial to his son.
  • Entitled to ( অধিকারী ) He is entitled to a reward for his honesty.

Idioms:

  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • Gala Day ( উৎসবের দিন ) The 15th August is a gala day to the Indians.
  • To the contrary ( কাহারও বক্তব্যের বিপক্ষে ) In the court he said nothing to the contrary.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • Bid fair ( ভালো কিছু আশা করা ) He bids fair to be a good doctor.
  • Catch red handed ( হাতে নাতে ধরা ) The thief was caught red handed.