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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Conscious of ( সচেতন ) He is conscious of his weakness.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.
  • Offensive to ( বিরক্তিকর ) This acrid smell is offensive to me.
  • Rest upon ( নির্ভর করা ; বিশ্বাসস্থাপন করা ) I rest upon your promise.
  • Occupied in ( নিয়োজিত ) He is occupied in writing a letter.

Idioms:

  • Call to mind ( স্মরণ করা ) I cannot call to mind your name.
  • Out of doors ( বাহিরে ) It is rather cold out of doors.
  • By no means ( কোন ভাবেই না ) I shall by no means call on him.
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • Slip of the pen ( লেখায় অসতর্কতাবশতঃ সামান্য ভুল ) This mistake is due to a slip of the pen.
  • Now and then ( মাঝে মাঝে ) He comes here now and then.