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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Die in ( মারা যাওয়া (শান্তি) ) Let me die in peace.
  • Interest in ( আগ্রহ ) He has a special interest in history.
  • Subject to ( শর্তাধীন ) This is subject to approval of the committee.
  • Live for ( বেঁচে থাকা ) He lives for fame.
  • in favour of ( পক্ষে ) He spoke in favour of his friend.
  • Fit for ( যোগ্য ) He is not fit for the job.

Idioms:

  • Crocodile tears ( ময়া কান্না ) He shed crocodile tears at our misery.
  • In black and white ( লিখিতভাবে ) Put down the statement in black and white.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
  • Gift of the gab ( বাককটুতা ) An advocate should have the gift of the gab.
  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.