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

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Obstacle to ( বাধা ) Poverty is often obstacle to higher studies.
  • Quarrel with ( কলহ করা (ব্যক্তি) ) They quarreled with one another for the property.
  • Occupied with ( নিয়োজিত (কাজ) ) He is occupied with his studies.
  • Proportionate to ( আনুপাতিক ) Punishment should be proportionate to offence.
  • Eager for ( আগ্রহী ) He is eager for promotion in service.
  • Afraid of ( ভীত ) I am not afraid of ghosts.

Idioms:

  • In no time ( শীঘ্র ) He will finish the work in no time.
  • Chip of the old block ( বাপকা বেটা ) He is a chip of the old black.
  • host in himself ( একাই একশ )
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • In force ( বলবৎ ) This law is in force now.
  • Red letter day ( স্মরণীয় দিন ) The 21 February is a red letter day in the history of Bangladesh.