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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Quick of ( চটপটে ) He is quick of understanding.
  • Entitled to ( অধিকারী ) He is entitled to a reward for his honesty.
  • Responsible for ( দায়ী (কোন কার্জ) ) He is responsible to the committee for his action.
  • Beware of ( সতর্ক হওয়া ) Beware of pick-pockets.
  • Open to ( উন্মুক্ত ) His plan is open to objection.
  • Due to ( কারণে ) His absence is due to illness.

Idioms:

  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • be up and doing ( উঠে-পড়ে লাগা )
  • On the spur of the moment ( মুহুর্তের উত্তেজনায় ) He did it on the spur of the moment.
  • Apple of discord ( বিবাদেয় বিষয় ) The paternal property has become an apple of discord between the two brothers.
  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • All but ( প্রায় ) The poor villagers are all but ruined.