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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Fit for ( যোগ্য ) He is not fit for the job.
  • Devote to ( উৎসর্গ করা ) He devotes much time to study.
  • Entitled to ( অধিকারী ) He is entitled to a reward for his honesty.
  • Endowed with ( ভূষিত ) He is endowed with talents.
  • Overcome with ( দমন করা ) He was overcome with fatigue.
  • Angry at ( রাগান্বিত (কারো আচরণ) ) I am angry at your conduct.

Idioms:

  • Hard nut to crack ( কঠিন সমস্যা ) The problem of adult education is really a hard nut to crack.
  • By hook or by crook ( যে কোন উপায়ে ) You must do this work by hook or by crook.
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.
  • Out of temper ( ক্রুদ্ধ ) He is out of temper now.
  • In lieu of ( পরিবর্তে ) Give me this pen in lieu of that.