"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.
  • Sick of ( পীড়িত, ক্লান্ত ) He is sick for home.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Crave for ( আকাঙ্খা করা ) He craves for wealth.
  • Agree with ( একমত হওয়া (ব্যক্তি) ) I agree with you on this point
  • Annoyed for ( বিরক্ত (কোন কিছু) ) I was annoyed for the music.

Idioms:

  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • be on ones back ( একেবারে কুপোকাত )
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.
  • Burning question ( তীব্র বিতর্কের বিষয় ) The problem of the dowry system is the burning question of the day.
  • A slow coach ( কর্মকুণ্ঠ ও মন্থর ব্যাক্তি ) Roky is known as a slow coach to his friend circle.
  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.