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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Prompt at ( চটপটে (ব্যক্তিত্ব) ) He is prompt at figures.
  • Delight in ( আনন্দ ) He takes delight in music.
  • Refer to ( বিচারার্থে পাঠানো ) Refer the matter to him for enquiry.
  • Excuse for ( অব্যাহতি দেওয়া ) He will not be excused for coming late.
  • Apply for ( আবেদন করা (কোন কিছু) ) He applied to the Secretary for the post.
  • Triumph over ( জয় করা ) Jim and Della triumphed over their poverty.

Idioms:

  • Turn over a new leaf ( নূতনের সূচনা ) After his failure he turned over a new leaf.
  • By chance ( দৈবাৎ ) I met him on the way by chance.
  • At dagger drawn ( খড়গহস্ত ) The two brothers are now at daggers drawn.
  • Bring to light ( প্রকাশ করা ) At last all the facts were brought to light.
  • As if ( যেন ) He swims so beautifully as if he is the Olympic gold medalist.
  • bad debts ( অশোধ্য বা অনাদায়ী ঋন ; যে ঋন শোধ করা যাবে না )