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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Triumph over ( জয় করা ) Jim and Della triumphed over their poverty.
  • Satisfaction in ( সন্তোষ ) I find satisfaction in gardening. Great was his satisfaction with her result.
  • Annoyed for ( বিরক্ত (কোন কিছু) ) I was annoyed for the music.
  • Excel in ( তুলনামূলক ভাবে সুন্দর হওয়া ) He excels in painting.
  • Tell upon ( ক্ষতি করা ) Over-eating tells upon health.
  • Officiate in ( পরিবর্তে কাজ করা (পদ) ) He officiated for me in that post.

Idioms:

  • In the nick of time ( ঠিক সময়ে ) The school team arrived in the nick of time.
  • Round the clock ( সমস্ত দিন ) He is working round the clock.
  • Up and downs ( উন্থানপতন ) There are ups and downs in a man's life.
  • be up and doing ( উঠে-পড়ে লাগা )
  • On the whole ( মোটের উপর ) On the whole, his conduct is good.
  • Call in question ( সন্দেহ করা ) No one can call his honesty in question.