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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Oblige to ( বাধিত করা ) I am obliged to him for his co-operation.
  • Officiate in ( পরিবর্তে কাজ করা (পদ) ) He officiated for me in that post.
  • Senior to ( বয়সে বড়, উচ্চপদস্থ ) He is senior to me by four years.
  • Loyal to ( বিশ্বস্ত ) He is loyal to his master.
  • Opposite to ( বিপরীত ) Your idea is opposite to mine.
  • Callous to ( উদাসীন ) He is callous to my suffering.

Idioms:

  • Slip of the tongue ( বলায় সামান্য ভুল ) This is a slip of the tongue, don't lay much stress on it.
  • Square meal ( পেট ভরা আহার ) He is too poor to have a square meal every day.
  • Do yeoman's service ( বিশেষ উপকার করা ) Raja Rammohan Roy has done yeoman's service to our country.
  • In black and white ( লিখিতভাবে ) Put down the statement in black and white.
  • Rank and file ( সাধারণ লোক ) We should pay attention to the rank and file of the country.
  • Steer clear of ( এড়াইয়া চলা ) You must steer clear of evil company.