Appropriate Prepositions
Alarm at, by, for(আশংকা করা/শঙ্কিত হওয়া): I was not alarmed at/by the news, but I was alarmed for their safety.
Anxious for (কারোর ব্যাপারে চিন্তিত): Sabbir was anxious for her.
Cause of(কারণ): Industry is the cause of your success.
Die of (রোগে মরা): Many people died of cholera.
Sick of (ক্লান্ত): He is sick of this idle life.
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Idioms
At one’s elbow (near at hand — হাতের কাছে – adv.) His private secretary is always at his elbow.
Cock and bull story (আষাঢ়ে গল্প): You must be ashamed of your cock and bull story.
On the whole (মোটের ওপর): On the whole, his conduct is good.
Out of temper (ক্রুদ্ধ): The teacher is out temper to see the overall results.
Pave the way (সুপ্রসন্ন করা) – I am sure I can pave the way for your success.