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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Quarrel over ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another over the property.
  • Overcome by ( দমন করা ) He was overcome by anger.
  • Lacking in ( অভাব আছে এমন ) He is lacking in courage.
  • Live for ( বেঁচে থাকা ) He lives for fame.
  • Control over ( নিয়ন্ত্রণ ) He has no control over his brother.
  • Wait for ( অপেক্ষা করা ) I waited for him for two hours.

Idioms:

  • Household word ( সকলের পরিচিত নাম ) Mother Teresa's name has now become a household word.
  • till the cows come home ( অনেক সময় ধরে ) I could play outside till the cows come home
  • pulling your leg ( কৌতক করা ) Do not take it seriously, i was just pulling you leg
  • Get rid of ( মুক্তি পাওয়া ) Try to get rid of that rogue.
  • At once finger ends ( নখদর্পণে ) All these facts are at his finger ends.
  • Bring to light ( প্রকাশ করা ) At last all the facts were brought to light.