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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Engaged in ( নিযুক্ত (কাজে) ) I was engaged with him in talk.
  • Remind of ( মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া (কোনকিছু) ) I reminded him of his promise.
  • Careful of ( যত্নবান ) He is careful of his money.
  • Compete for ( প্রতিযোগিতা করা (কোন কিছু) ) He competed for the first position.
  • Die for ( মারা যাওয়া (কারণ) ) He died for his country.
  • Quick of ( চটপটে ) He is quick of understanding.

Idioms:

  • Up and downs ( উন্থানপতন ) There are ups and downs in a man's life.
  • Curry favour ( তোষামোদ করিয়ে প্রিয় হওয়া ) He knows how to curry favour with officers.
  • By leaps and bounds ( অতি দ্রুতগতিতে ) The population of Bangladesh is increasing by leaps and bounds.
  • Widow's mite ( দরিদ্রর ক্ষুদ্র দান ) A widow's mite is no less important than a large contribution of a rich man.
  • In lieu of ( পরিবর্তে ) Give me this pen in lieu of that.
  • be up and doing ( উঠে-পড়ে লাগা )