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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Retire from ( অবসর লওয়া ) He retired from service on a pension.
  • Rejoice in ( আনন্দ করা ) Every one rejoiced in her success.
  • Persist in ( লেগে থাকা ) He persisted in disturbing me.
  • Compete for ( প্রতিযোগিতা করা (কোন কিছু) ) He competed for the first position.
  • Glance at ( চোখ বুলিয়ে নেওয়া ) He glanced at me casually.
  • Pass away ( মারা যাওয়া ) He passes away last night.

Idioms:

  • Gala Day ( উৎসবের দিন ) The 15th August is a gala day to the Indians.
  • in the doldrums ( উদাসীন ভাবাপন্ন )
  • Fight shy ( এড়িয়ে চলা ) Why do you fight shy of your teacher.
  • Above board ( সংশয়হীন ভাবে নির্দোষ ) His activities are open and above board.
  • Bone of contention ( বিবাদের বিষয় ) The paternal property is the bone of contention between the two brothers.
  • At large ( স্বাধীন ) The anti-socials are still at large.