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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Quarrel about ( কলহ করা (কোনকিছু) ) They quarreled with one another about the property.
  • Heir to ( উত্তরাধিকারী (সম্পত্তি) ) He is the heir to his uncle’s property.
  • Retire from ( অবসর লওয়া ) He retired from service on a pension.
  • Commence on ( শুরু করা ) Our examination commences on the 3rd July.
  • Prompt at ( চটপটে (ব্যক্তিত্ব) ) He is prompt at figures.
  • Capacity for ( যোগ্যতা ) He has a capacity for hard work.

Idioms:

  • In vain ( বৃথা ) All his attempts were in vain.
  • Breathe one's last ( মারা যাওয়া ) The old man breathed his last on Sunday last.
  • feather ones nest ( কাজ গুছিয়ে নেওয়া )
  • From hand to mouth ( দিন আনে দিন খায় ) The poor man lives form hand to mouth.
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • queer go ( অদ্ভুত ব্যপার )